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MYTHS surrounding the German bombardment of Scarborough have been blown apart by new research. 18 people were killed when destroyers rained shells down on the town. An estimated 100 fishermen and other mariners were subsequently killed by the massive minefield laid the same day, just south of Scarborough. The former Sandybed Lane wireless station was not a target, states a Maritime Heritage Centre volunteer who has been investigating the devastating attack for two years. Michael Knaggs says: “For the centenary, we thought it was about time we set the record straight on how many shells the Germans fired and what calibre they were. “Many people still say the raid was aimed at the wireless station on Sandybed Lane but this wasn’t hit and when you examine the spread of shelling it is clear it wasn’t a target,” Mr Knaggs says. “We must not forget that not only did 18 civilians lose their lives but 100 mariners were killed in the following months by sea mines laid during the raid”. Numerous false assumptions are corrected in a new book marking the centenary. Remember Scarborough forms part of a new exhibition at the centre. It features “never-seen-before images and information,” according to Mark Vesey, who chairs the centre. “Of particular significance were some glass-plate negatives held by Les Day of Scarborough,” says Mark.
In a forward, historian Dr Jann Witt of the German Naval Association states: “Today, we bow our heads before the dead of Scarborough. The bitter lessons of two world wars must not be forgotten”. Dr Witt will take part in Scarborough’s centenary commemoration at the town hall at 8am on 16 December. It will be followed by a church service at St Mary’s and a laying of wreaths at the new centenary cairn in Dean Road cemetery. The book has been produced in partnership with Scarborough Museums Trust and funded by the Arts Council. The centre, which opened at 36 Eastborough five years ago, has won five awards for its community involvement and website, and has delivered over 100 talks to schools and community groups. Vice-chair Lindy Rowley says: “We are so proud of what we have achieved with two dozen volunteers and run on a shoestring. Unfortunately our future is uncertain as we still do not have premises of our own and have great difficulty in getting any grants from organisations such as the Heritage Lottery Fund”.
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Mark Vesey, right, and Phil Mackie with the Maritime Heritage Centre map showing the 213 places in Scarborough hit by German shells. (To order, please ring 353597).
It's the Wembley Way for mascot Isobel - see Pg. 4 Little Stars… Interviews, puzzles and a special Christmas story…all in our 10 page supplement supporting the Children’s Ward at Scarborough Hospital.
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Scarborough music scene to be celebrated with rocking Reverberation exhibition by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Isobel Waldie, back row far left, with the rest of the England mascots at Wembley prior to Roy Hodgson’s men’s 3-1 victory over Slovenia
Isobel sees the Three Lions roar to victory at Wembley by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
FOR football mad Isobel Waldie, walking out at Wembley for England's Euro 2016 Qualifying match with Slovenia was a dream come true. The 10-year-old Filey Junior School pupil is a massive football fan and stepping out with Roy Hodgson's men prior to their 3-1 victory, for the national anthems, will be something she will never forget. Isobel said: “It was a brilliant day and I had lots of fun. It was great to be able to go onto the pitch with the players and I was alongside Liverpool's Jordan Henderson. “I am a Chelsea fan so it was good to be near Gary Cahill and my favourite player is Joe Hart the England goalkeeper, and it was also brilliant to line up with him.
Isobel (fourth from right) lines up with the England squad for the national anthems in front of Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson her football. “It was a dream come true and “We had a wonderful day at an amazing experience.” Wembley and were well looked Isobel is a keen goalkeeper herself and turns out for her school after, and this will be something that stays with her for the rest of and she also trains with Filey her life.” Juniors on a weekend. England won the game 3-1 with Her dad Jonathan added: “There Wayne Rooney netting a penalty was a competition run by the FA on his 100th England appearance to find mascots for the England while Arsenal striker Danny games and I decided to enter Welbeck bagged a brace. Izzy as she has always worked incredibly hard at school and with
Clock hands ticking again at Scarborough DIY store Words & pictures by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
THINGS are ticking along nicely at a well known Scarborough DIY store after their nostalgic shop clock was restored to full working order. Clock handyman on Victoria Road is famous locally for its clock centrepiece which sits above the shop front. But, after the clock, which was made in the 1930s, had failed to work for the past 12 years, owners Jane Kemp-Buglass and husband Neil decided it was time to put that right. Jane said: “The clock is something that has been associated with the business right from the start, when my parents Geoff and Christine Kemp opened on Gladstone Road in 1973. “The clock was already there but when we were trying to come up with a name for the store I suggested Clock Handyman and it all started from there. I was only eight at the time but remember designing a little logo which I still have in a scrap book. “People were always asking about the clock and we felt it was time to make sure it got back to its former glory. Neil took it to a specialist on Castle Road and it was fixed. “To get it back above the shop and working is fantastic and we are delighted that it can once again
be the focal point it deserves to be.” Clock Handyman moved to Victoria Road in 1985 and the clock itself served as a very useful tool for many of the Scarborough public. Jane added: “People used to look up at the clock to get the time when they Jane’s original were heading down Victoria Road to idea for the old work or to catch a bus for example. Clock Handyman Now they can use it again which is name she did as great and hopefully it will be with us an eight-year for many more years to come.”
CALLING all Scarborough music fans! Were you one of the lucky ones to have been around when the likes of The Beatles, Free and The Sex Pistols were in Scarborough? Did you catch local heroes The Mandrakes at the Condor Club? Were you stomping to You Slosh or enthralled by Isaac Guillory at the Stage Door? If you were, then the organisers of an upcoming celebration of Scarborough’s music scene want to hear from you. Create, the organisers of the Coastival arts festivals in Scarborough, are planning Reverberation, an exhibition of Scarborough’s rock and roll history. There are also plans to hold a music event in celebration of the town’s rock history. These will be part of Coastival 2015 next February, but to be a success they need local music fans to join in the celebration. Director Wendy Holroyd said: “Some of the most pivotal bands in history gigged in Scarborough and we think this is worthy of celebrating, so we're curating Reverberation and are reaching out to local music fans for their memories of those times. “We are particularly looking for memorabilia of all kinds and sizes, from a poster to a venue door; a guitar to a signed LP and photos and flyers that we can copy to be collected in a series of albums, T-shirts and souvenirs with a local music connection. “We also need your memories and intriguing anecdotes. We want to record video and sound-bites to be played throughout the festival and we’re also working on a plan to photograph and scan every item.” Coastival 2015 will be held over February 13 and 14 2015 and is titled ‘Back in Time with Coastival. For more information on Coastival visit: www.coastival.com or ring Wendy on 01723 384545 or 07803 085072.
Youth project celebrate 25 years of making a difference by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
LOCAL charity Sidewalk Youth Project marked a significant milestone recently with the celebration of their 25th anniversary. The organisation was established back in 1989 by a partnership between local churches and the council. The project aims to challenge, support and encourage young people, helping them to develop in all areas of their lives. Sidewalk is perhaps best known for its work out on the streets and parks of the town, engaging with young people wherever they choose to meet. They run various group work projects and activity trips that have taken young people as far afield as India and Brazil! They also offer a mentoring service at Graham School providing one-to-one support. Project Co-ordinator Andrew Skinner said: "On behalf of everyone at Sidewalk I would like to express a sincere thank you to all those who came along to our 25th Anniversary Celebration. I was overwhelmed to see so many people there who had a heart for the organisation and our work with young people. It was a fantastic evening sharing memories and we had the first screening of A Sidewalk Story, a mini documentary tracing the history of the project. Most of all, it was really encouraging to hear from young people how Sidewalk had impacted their lives”. If you would like to watch the video tracing the history of Sidewalk, you can watch it online at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3jz4VzPFF08 If you would like to support the charity or get involved visit www.sidewalk-scarborough.org.uk or call 01723 366186.
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Scarborough photography agency celebrates half a century milestone
From left, Neal Ingram, Flip Owen, Kelly Jackson, John Steele and Steve Hayton at the cheque presentation outside a very wet Goathland Village Hall.
Marathon lady Kelly clocks up the miles for Scarborough and Ryedale Mountain Rescue team By Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
FOR the second year running Kelly Jackson has put in the miles to raise money for Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue Team. A chance remark by the team on Facebook in summer of 2013 that they had lost two significant fundraising events because of callouts got Scarborough resident and stalwart of the Hardmoors Ultra Marathon team Kelly Jackson thinking how she could help. In a few short weeks she had dreamt up the 31 mile Hardmoors Princess Challenge, obtained the necessary permissions, got entry forms out, booked the hall and on the last weekend of August ran a hugely successful event based out of
Ravenscar Village Hall. Following the event she donated the proceeds from the challenge to Scarborough and Ryedale MRT. This year, never one to sit on her laurels and with a little more time, Kelly organised the second Hardmoors Princesss Challenge. Not content with one event this year, in addition to the 31 mile marathon, she created the Princess Short n’ Sweet Challenge, an 8.5 mile race on the same day. The team were delighted to be invited to the Hardmoors Goathland Trail Marathon to be presented with a cheque from Kelly for the superb total of £2,315.51, raised through this year’s Princess events.
Boro beer back on top in time for Christmas by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
SCARBOROUGH Athletic are pleased to announce that Wold Top Beer is back! Boro are offering fans the chance to buy the fantastic local beer whilst raising vital funds for the club. Fans have a choice of two different ales to choose from just in time for Christmas! Wold Gold is a premium golden ale (APV 4.8%) which is available at a competitive £16 for a case of eight bottles. Scarborough Fair IPA is a strong, well hopped ale (APV 6%) available at £17 for a case of eight bottles. To comply with licensing regulations, beer will be handed over to customers in the Bridlington Town clubhouse, after the home match against Mossley on 20 December. For those unable to attend the Mossley match, all beer will be available to collect in
Scarborough during working hours, Monday-Friday from: Albert Sutton Ltd, Barry's Lane, Scarborough. To participate in this promotion you need to place your order and pay for it in full prior to 18 December. This ensures that the club can minimise the commercial risk of this venture. Nick Finch and his team will be available at all forthcoming home matches to take your orders. Orders can also be placed via email by contacting Nick at: nick.finch@ scarboroughathletic. com or by downloading an order form from the club's website: www. scarboroughathletic.com
The Scarborough Fair IPA
Scarborough FC back in 1964 taken at the old Athletic Ground
by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
A SMALL Yorkshire photography business, the Dobson Agency is celebrating 50 years of taking top pictures. The Scarborough-based company is proud to be still documenting news and events for businesses and publications half a century on. According to their own records the company was created around November 1964 by the late Scarborough photographer Dennis Dobson. Fifty years on it's now run by Director and Photographer Keith Meatheringham. Keith was born in Plymouth, but grew up in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Keith moved to Scarborough over 20 years ago now, he said ‘I guess I’m almost half Yorkshire now - Although I know alot would disagree’. “I have had a real passion for photography from a young age and I am really excited at the prospect of opening up the company’s 50 year image library to others in the Scarborough and surrounding area via a new web site in the coming months.”
“I came to work for the Agency back in 1994 and took it over around 10 years ago now. The business has had to diversify slightly over the years, but our main source of income is providing creative photography for our many PR companies (Public Relations) and magazines all over the UK, as well as providing images for regional and national newspapers and other corporate and commercial clients too.” Not only is Keith an active photographer himself, covering Yorkshire and the North of England, but the business also has a network of over 100 photographers throughout the UK. Keith has had photos published in most of the national newspapers in mainland UK, as well as having images published in newspapers all over the world including the USA, Canada, Australia and Thailand and many more. He added: “Editorial photography is the main part of the business and we must have covered over 16,000 jobs over the last 50 years with a photographic library
Current Dobson owner and photographer Keith Meatheringham containing over half a million images at least.” A good majority of the photographs they have on file will be news and events in the Yorkshire coast areas including Scarborough, Whitby, Bridlington and surrounding towns and villages. However, they also have hundreds of photos of famous celebrities, politicians and performers as well as local celebrities, councillors and business people, Yorkshire Cricket and Scarborough FC matches. The Dobson Agency can be contacted at www. dobsonagency.co.uk and their Twitter account is @dobsonagency
Scarborough Musicals to put on a hair-raising show by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
SCARBOROUGH Musicals are all set to provide a hair-raising experience for audiences when they present Hairspray in 2015. The musical will run at the YMCA in Scarborough from 26-30 May. Scarborough Musicals is a membership society, formed from the 2012 merger of the former Scarborough Musical Theatre Company and Scarborough & District Light Opera Society. Its first two productions were Oliver in 2013 and Fiddler on the Roof this year. Anyone can join and all are welcome with an annual subscription £15 adults, and £7.50 under-18s.
Production Secretary Tim Tubbs said: “A fully-staged book musical is usually presented at YMCA Theatre in Whitsun week (last week of May), with rehearsals Tuesday and Friday evenings at Woodend in The Crescent. Next year is Hairspray and we are very much looking forward to it. “If you would like to play your part in Hairspray then please visit: www.scarboroughmusicals. co.uk or email: info@ scarboroughmusicals.co.uk” “Hairspray rehearsals start Tuesday/Friday evenings (and some Sunday afternoons, usually for dancers only) from January to May 2015. Everyone involved has to be a paid-up member for 2014-
Scarborough Musicals Production Secretary Tim Tubbs 15 at that point, and we pay £2 (50p under-18s) each towards room hire at each rehearsal. Everyone needs to be available for most evenings 18-30 May 2015.”
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The ill-fated ECJR lifeboat.
A memorial service at the lifeboathouse a few days after the tragedy.
Landmark events remember lifeboat crew who died at sea Words by Dave Barry
A landmark anniversary of one of the worst disasters in Scarborough lifeboat’s history is coming up next month. Three crew died when the ECJR lifeboat overturned in the south bay in a terrible storm on 8 December 1954. In atrocious conditions, with enormous waves and a howling gale, the lifeboat had been at sea all afternoon, escorting fishing boats back to the harbour. With its rescue work complete, the ECJR was engulfed by waves and capsized close to the harbour mouth. The deaths of coxswain Jack Sheader, second coxswain John Cammish and signalman Francis Bayes devastated their families and numbed the whole town with shock and grief. Every year since then, the anniversary of the tragedy has been marked by a commemorative church service remembering those three in particular but also other lifeboat crew who have perished at sea. They include Frank Dalton, who died in a horrific accident in tumultuous seas on 9 December 1951. On Sunday 7 December, on the eve of the 60th anniversary, a sandstone plaque will be unveiled by eye-witness and Scarborough RNLI standard bearer Ross Tyson. Mr Tyson, 82, recalls that he was offduty in his role as a coastguard watchkeeper at the castle, and watched the tragedy unfold from the lifeboathouse
slipway. He later joined the lifeboat shore crew as tractor driver and head launcher, and was on the crew of the station’s first inshore lifeboat. The plaque, paid for with an anonymous donation, is to be positioned on a stone ledge on the fishermen’s aisle. The service is due to begin at 6.30pm. Hoping to attend is Jack Sheader’s daughter Sally Bullamore, whose story will be read out by Rachel Jenkinson. A second service will be held on the seafront the following day, at 3pm. The lifeboat will launch for the final time from the current lifeboathouse, which will soon be demolished and replaced. A bagpiper will play a lament as one of the longest serving crew members, Peter Billingsley, lowers the RNLI flag. The lifeboat will put to sea for the crew to lay a wreath in the harbour mouth. “It will be a service of thanksgiving for everyone who hasn’t returned safely to shore,” says lifeboat operations manager John Senior. One of the worst days in the history of Scarborough RNLI began with a storm brewing. As it grew worse, the ECJR lifeboat was launched, at 11.40am on 8 December 1954, to help fishing boats known to be at sea. In rough seas and a south-easterly gale, the lifeboat started by escorting the Venture, a coble with one man aboard, into the harbour.
Ten other fishing boats were known to be at sea, to the north, so the lifeboat went out again and eventually escorted all but three to safety. At 3.20pm, the ECJR put out to sea again, to look for the missing boats. By that time, the gale had become severe and was blowing against an ebb tide, causing steep, breaking waves up to 15ft high. Heavy cloud, driving spray and sleet greatly reduced visibility. News was then received that the three missing boats had all reached Whitby, so the ECJR was recalled. The lifeboat headed for the harbour on a north-westerly course, with the wind and heavy seas astern, the crew streaming a drogue (anchor) astern to steady the boat. Coxswain Jack Sheader and another crewman were at the wheel and slowly, carefully, worked the lifeboat closer and closer to the harbour entrance. As a particularly heavy wave was seen coming up astern, the engines were eased right back, until the wave passed and then they were run at half-speed again. At 4.45pm, as the lifeboat approached the harbour for the eighth time that fateful day, when it was only about 200 yards away from safety, a gigantic wave smashed right over the boat. The coxswain, who saw it coming, shouted for the engines to be put into neutral and for everyone to “hang on!” Almost completely submerged by the
Eye-witness Ross Tyson. wave, the boat was driven forward for about 30 yards by a solid wall of water. The boat sheered to port. The next wave struck the boat on the port quarter. The ECJR capsized and both engines cut out immediately, as they were designed to do. The lifeboat righted itself in seconds, with three crew members still aboard. Two others were quickly hauled back on board. But as they tried to grab the hands of second coxswain John Cammish, the heavy seas swept him from their grasp. Cammish and Sheader were washed ashore shortly afterwards. They were rushed to hospital but died. Signalman Frank Bayes had received a severe blow to the forehead, possibly in the capsize, and his body was recovered a few hours later. The ECJR received only superficial damage; the engines and radio continued to work perfectly. Within 48 hours, a new crew had been formed, including all five survivors. The survivors were Ernie Eves, Bob Crawford, Mickey Scales, Jitta Sheader and Allan Rennard.
Driving forwards for top charity Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Driving instructors Colin Simmons and Annabel Wallis
DRIVING instructors from the Scarborough area took to the road to support Children In Need. Colin Simmons, Annabel Wallis and Nigel Smith all took part in the Big Leaner Relay which raised a staggering £54,000 for the charity. The fundraiser was the idea of Hampshire-based instructor Louise Walsh, who came up with the idea last year. It saw a Top Box being transported from Ireland all the way down to London on the evening of the live BBC
Children In Need show, collecting donations along the way. Colin Simmons said: “It was a fantastic idea and as a group of Scarborough instructors we were happy to get involved and raise some cash. “Hopefully they will do it again and it will continue to grow. The £54,000 raised was well above expectations.” If you have a story for the Scarborough Review please email: pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk or call either 01723 355797 or 07815 290457.
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Dear Editor This is just a quick note to say a huge thank you to you and your team at Scarborough Review for the support you’ve given my Apart charity song project this year. The song has raised an amazing £9,000 for Cancer Research UK and that is, in no small part, thanks to people like you who really get behind important community projects like this, that will essentially benefit us all in the fight against this horrible disease. Keep up the great work! Kind regards Neil Fitzpatrick n www.apartsong.co.uk for more information
Dear Editor I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who attended Farm Fest at The Grainary. It was the first of what will hopefully be an annual event. The response was amazing, and it meant so much that so many people attended. We estimated that close to 100 people would come, the final numbers was near 400! This was due to a great social media campaign from our staff and from local word of mouth. I would like to thank Peter from the Scarborough Review for coming down to the event and taking photos, and for a great write-up. It’s always good to see your business name in the paper, and it meant a lot that
Dear Editor MY husband Neil and I have been happy to support Pete at the Scarborough Review. The paper has grown and grown and it’s great to think our advertising is reaching more and more people. It’s helped that Pete and the team at Your Local Link have always been responsive to what we wanted to achieve with our marketing.
Our children from Wheatcroft Pre-School went to Irton Garden Centre Christmas Fair where Father Christmas arrived. We were invited to have a stall to raise funds for staff from Pre-school to do some Beach School training next year. We had lots of children making gifts to sell including reindeer food, snow dough, bird food, calendars. We had a pin the name on Olaf and a guess the amount of Pre-School resources in a jar, a parent made an amazing cake and a sweet tree and we had a fantastic response from local businesses for prizes for our raffle. Kind regards, Amanda.
they saw Farm Fest worthy of being in the Review. We are already planning Farm Fest 2015, we hope to see you all then. Mark Simpson Manager, The Grainary
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Celebrations Local Video Production Company Wins Major Award Local video production company, DCH Presentations recently won the North of England Wedding Videographer of the year award 2014 for Outstanding Customer Service. The award was presented to Dave Hodgkinson at a black tie dinner and award ceremony held at York racecourse organised by ‘The Wedding Guide’ Dave from DCH Presentations said: “I knew I was a finalist and the event organisers had asked me to video the event for them but it was a total shock to hear my name being mentioned as the winner. I just left my camera rolling and went on the stage to pick up the award. My thanks go out to all of the ‘happy couples’ who voted for me.” n For further information contact Dave on 01723 367756 www.dchpresentations.co.uk
Local travel agents celebrate success with the stars Local travel agents Carl Breton and Diane Widdowson joined a host of stars and fellow colleagues from across the globe to celebrate the success of their travel business at the Travel Counsellors annual conference. Hosted by TV personality Vernon Kay, the event showcased an array of special guests including the ‘people’s tenor’ Russell Watson and an incredible performance by award winning megastars Simply Red & Mick Hucknall. The event highlighted Travel counsellors’ journey, growth and success over the past 20 years, as well as looking towards the future and all the exciting developments in store. Carl commented, “I had an incredible time at the conference in Manchester. We were updated on the company’s future developments and given insightful travel advice and tips for the year ahead. It was a truly motivational weekend and I was inspired by the brilliant speakers. It has given me renewed motivation and focus for the year ahead and I am eager to utilise all I have learnt to benefit my customers’ needs. On top of this I was delighted to be nominated for the 3rd year running as the most helpful Travel Counsellor.”
Carl and Diane pride themselves on the highest level of personal service, and working together as a team Carl runs the corporate side of the business and Diane runs the leisure side using Travel Counsellors’ award winning technology. Both are available whenever is most convenient for the customer - including during the evenings and at weekends. n Customers interested in speaking to Carl or Diane about their business or leisure travel plans can contact them on 01723 371797 or by emailing carl.breton@travelcounsellors. com or diane.widdowson@travelcounsellors. com
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Audrey’s ode to WW1 pipers Poem by Audrey McIlvain Scarborough poet Audrey McIlvain writes about the 2,500 Scottish pipers who played the troops into battle during World War One. Of those, it is estimated that 1,000 were killed. Curtains Nothin’ but hawkin’ and hackin’ fae the gas. In the greyness o’ the dawn some laddies spew their innards, their faces lined and worn. Then came the order, “Pipe them into battle, pipe them together.” Up he climbed right ontae the parapet; his pipes skirlin’ their bloodcurdlin’ whine chilled us tae the boil. Thon primeval sound would rouse the dead. In a frenzy o’ fumblin’ we’re up, shuddered frae our torpor, and there’s MacLeod marchin’ up and down, up and down – the star turn, oblivious tae the chucklin’ guns. Though whizz-bangs guffaw at his act, though front o’ house tutts an’ titters, MacLeod plays on. We slipper through the oozin’ dubs, bayonets bristled tae murder; like feral savages we swarm, our squawks drown out MacLeod; only the splinters spittin’, chitterin’ reverberate in our heads, then… nothingness.
Photographed Above: Carl Breton
So, who the hell admitted Death tae play Macleod’s lament? And will they brave the parapet tae pipe the next event?
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Hospice nurse overwhelmed by support Words & photo by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
A HOSPICE nurse has begun her own battle with cancer buoyed by the support of a whole community. Debbie Keld and her family say they have been overwhelmed by the heart-warming response since Debbie was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Around 100 people turned out to see Debbie have all her hair cut off in a fundraising event she had organised herself to support Saint Catherine’s where she has nursed patients for the last 10 years. The event took the total she has raised so far to well over £2,000. Debbie has just had her first chemotherapy, knowing that she would lose her hair, she decided to take control and have it cut as short as possible. Friends saluted her bravery at her
event at The Duchess pub by applauding as the last of the hair was snipped by friend and hairdresser Kimberley Rowe (pictured with her). Among those there to support Debbie were her husband and daughters Ellie, 23, and Kate, 19. News of Debbie’s illness spread after Ellie set up a JustGiving page for her mum. Her target of £500 was soon smashed. She told a room packed with family, friends and colleagues that their support was helping her through. “Six weeks ago, my life, our lives were normal,” she said. “I went to work to do a night shift and within the space of a few short hours, our lives had changed dramatically. “When things get tough you certainly find out how many friends you have quietly supporting you. Without the support of the constant stream of visitors to our house, the tears, the laughter, the love and emotional support, I am certain this would be much more difficult to deal with. “The support and love of my husband, Ron, and daughters, Ellie and Kate, and my massive support network that is Saint Catherine’s Hospice are keeping me focused as I start this long journey.” Debbie said she had decided to create something positive from such a difficult situation by going public about her illness and doing some fundraising for Saint Catherine’s Hospice. n The address for Debbie’s JustGiving account is www.justgiving.com/ DebbieKeld. Donations can also be made through the hospice fundraising team on 01723 378406 or by calling at the Hospice.
Bingo and pampering raises hundreds for charity
Photo: L-R: Hazel Lynskey and Sue Sahli of the Gallows Close Centre with Izzy Birley and Lorna Hornby of Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale Domestic Abuse Services.
Words and photo by Dave Barry dave@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
A SERIES of bingo and pamper sessions has raised £300 for a charity which supports victims of domestic abuse. Organser Sue Sahli of the Gallows Close Centre in Barrowcliff was overwhelmed by the generosity of businesses which provided non-cash bingo prizes. The next fundraiser will be at 4.30pm on Saturday 6 December. On Monday, Sue presented a cheque to Lorna Hornby and Izzy Birley of Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Domestic Abuse Services, which is part of the Foundation charity. The organisation supports victims of domestic abuse and their children, providing practical and emotional support, focusing on safety, to women and men. A therapeutic service is available to children and young people who have suffered the impact of domestic abuse in their homes. n Two telephone helplines are available: a local one, 365609, and a 24-hour national one, 0808 2000247.
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New area fundraiser appointed LOCAL man, Karl Skow of Scarborough has been appointed as area fundraiser for a national charity who promote and provide a helpline for women concerned about hereditary breast cancer Karl Skow has been plying his trade as a charity collector for 18 months and is delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of the National Hereditary Breast Cancer Helpline that Wendy Watson MBE has been operating since 1996. Wendy Started the charity in 1996 after becoming one of the first women to undergo an elective mastectomy in 1992. The charity she started has helped thousands of women come to terms with decision making if they are found to carry the BRCA
gene, and relies on members of the public to donate unwanted clothes and goods to fund the service. The donated goods are then offered for resale at 17 nationwide outlets after being cleaned and sorted at the charity’s central distribution warehouse. Karl plans to engage with other charities and organisations operating in the town and believes through cooperation, his role in the area can benefit both Wendy’s charity and those who choose to partner with him. He will be out and about in the area on his rounds collecting any bags that are filled for his charity by the Scarborough and district population. n Contact Karl on 07475 363656
by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Future of library services under consultation NORTH Yorkshire County Council has launched a consultation on library services across the area. With the council’s budget being reduced significantly over the next few years, including the budget for the library service, the council has been considering the changes that will need to be made to the service. As a result, a three month consultation on the proposals is under way and runs until 8 February 2015. A full explanation of the proposals and the consultation questionnaire is available at: www.northyorks.gov.uk/libraryconsultation A series of events will be held across North Yorkshire during the consultation period.
Guest speaker set for disability group’s AGM SCARBOROUGH and District Disablement Action Group have a special guest speaker for this year’s annual general meeting. North Yorkshire co-ordinator for local giving Nick Dodd will be on hand at the event which takes place on Friday 5 December, from 11am, at DAG’s office unit 4, The Street, William Street Coach Park, Scarborough. DAG Chairman Ian Whitfield said: “ The AGM will cover what DAG has been doing over the past year and what its future plans are with a chance to ask questions.” A buffet lunch will be available for those who attend. Call 01723 480029 to confirm your place.
Outdoor Christmas markets cancelled THIS year’s Scarborough town outdoor Christmas markets, run in association with Totally Locally Scarborough, have been cancelled. However, two indoor Christmas Fairs at the Stephen Joseph Theatre on 6 and 21 December will be on. Jo Swift from Totally Locally, said: “We have made a hard decision, which we feel is right and will benefit us all. We have decided to cancel all the outdoor markets and concentrate on the indoor fair at the SJT.” For further details contact Jo on: 07734 323133.
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Got a problem? OF COURSE YOU HAVE.
Farewell to Dad’s Army film crew
Lucky Daphne’s got all the answers.
Four locals were extras in the film.
The Dad’s Army parade in Bridlington.
Words by Dave Barry, Main photos by Simon Kench
★ MuM’S THE WORD I’m an only child, and my partner and I always spend Christmas with my mum, who’s a widow. I know she looks forward to seeing us, but the problem is we really want to go and visit my partner’s parents this year. He comes from a big family and from the pictures they post on Facebook it looks as if they have a non-stop party on Christmas Day. I don’t want to upset my mum, so how can I let her down gently? JACKIE, CAYTON Christmas is a time for giving. So why not give your mum a bit of your time? It’s not too much to ask, is it? You can always party with your partner’s family on Boxing Day. Or better still, why not take your mum with you to join in the festive family fun-in? Who knows, she might cop off with a random uncle. But a word of warning – don’t believe everything you see on Facebook. They might look as if they’re having the time of their lives, but trust me, they’re going to be sulking and squabbling just like the rest of us. In fact, I predict an EastEnders style bust-up before the Queen’s Speech. But if that’s your idea of a good time, then go for it.
★ OH BROTHER! We’re spending Christmas with my sister and her family, which would be great if it wasn’t for my brother-in-law. He is so arrogant and competitive, he drives us all mad. He has to win every game, and if he doesn’t he makes our lives a misery. He actually reduced the children to tears last year. How can I stop myself getting wound up? PHILIP, SEAMER Ah, I feel your pain, Philip. I once had a stand-up fight with my brother-in-law that culminated in me taking an electric carving knife to a game of Boggle (and for the record, Tristram, yen is a word. I looked it up). I solved the problem last Christmas by presenting him with a messed up Rubik’s Cube that I had utterly failed to do. Of course he had to show me where I was going wrong. It took me ages to steam off those little coloured squares and glue them back on in the wrong order, but it was worth it. As far as I know, he’s still trying to figure it out.
★ THE PRICE IS RIGHT I happen to know my boyfriend is planning to buy me a very expensive gift for Christmas. The problem is, I’m thinking of breaking up with him. What shall I do? FIONA, SCARBOROuGH Let me get this right. You have a boyfriend who is, entirely of his own volition, going shopping to buy you a very expensive gift, and you are thinking of breaking up with him? Speaking on behalf of all those women who have to buy and wrap their own presents (and then feign surprise on Christmas Day), I would urge you to dump him immediately so he can find someone who appreciates his unique qualities. Failing that, tell him to keep the receipt. Got a problem? Write to Daphne at the address on page 2
THE film stars and clapperboards have gone and the streets have had their WW2 make-up removed. Bridlington and nearby villages are returning to normal now the makers of the Dad's Army movie have left town. The area was buzzing with reports of the cream of Britain’s acting talent going about their lives in between shoots. Hollywood A-lister Catherine Zeta-Jones was spotted walking her dog down the old railway path at Cloughton and, in Scarborough, Michael Gambon was in Watermark café, Mark Gatiss by the harbour and Bill Nighy in Bar Street. Nighy also popped in to Yorkshire Coast Radio to talk live on air to presenter Paddy Billington. Paparazzi-style, Bridlington photographer Simon Kench spent hours stalking the film crew, who did their utmost – but not quite enough, as you can see from these pictures – to stop him getting what he wanted.
Minions held large square boards around the stars whenever they arrived at or left a set, and pushed open umbrellas towards him as he tried to take pictures. Nevertheless, Simon got what he wanted, including shots of the film’s closing scene of a parade down High Street in the old town of Bridlington, which was playing the part of Walmington-on-Sea.
Our main photo shows, from right to left, Bill Nighy as Sergeant Wilson, obscuring Tom Courtney as Corporal Jones, Toby Jones as Captain Mainwaring and Michael Gambon is Godfrey. Blake Harrison, who plays Pike, is wearing a scarf, near Annette Crosbie, Alison Steadman, Sarah Lancashire and Emily Atack.
Paddy Billington, second left, at Yorkshire Coast Radio with, Bill Nighy, third left and other presenters.
Traf lads’ fundraising picks up the pace with successful race day
Words & photo by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
IT was Traf! Traf! Traf! For Go Georgie Go! when the local football team and raised over £1,200 for a special little boy. Georgie Craig, aged three, has Global Development Delay, a condition which means he struggles to walk, talk and communicate. And Go Georgie Go has been set up to raise money for therapy treatment not available on the NHS. Georgie's mum Naomi said: “We have and will be doing lots of fundraising for Go Georgie Go and the race day at the Trafalgar pub was another huge success. “To raise over £1,200 on the day was incredible and I have to thank everyone who came along and showed their support. “A special thank you goes to the Traf social club who donated £250 on the day. We are very grateful to all who are doing their bit to make Georgie's life better.” The group are holding a Christmas Party at the Oasis Centre on Castle Road on Thursday 4 December between 10am-12noon. n For more information or to donate visit: www.justgiving.com/GoGeorgieGo/ From left, Joel Ramm, Simon Allen, Tony Bernard, Georgie Craig with dad Dean, mum Naomi Jamieson with daughter Freya Mae Craig, Liam Salt, Sean Exley and Chris Bowman.
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Sally talks the talk By Krystal Starkey krystal@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
AS NEW radio presenter, Sally Savage Rickinson enters into her 11th week of presenting at Radio Scarborough she talks of her experience so far, what we can expect from her shows and how she got to where she is now. SAlly says it’s been a learining curve: “There’s a lot to learn especially when you can be on your own, “I’m learning new stuff every time that I go in,” she says. Many people say the best way to learn is trial and error and of course, things can go wrong in the learning process, which is something Sally isn’t completely unaccustomed to. “It all went a bit skew whiff the other day; I was twiddling nobs and jumped back three tracks!”. Radio presenting is something that’s new to Sally; she
initially started with Dave Simcox on the Sunday evening show, which often plays blues music, to ease into radio work, before moving onto presenting her own shows on Monday and Thursday afternoons. If you happen to stumble across Sally’s show you can expect a broad variety including but not exclusively a range of music from the sixties and seventies, conversation of topical interests, a girly grans playlist and Sally is looking to bring in some local entrepreneurs to talk about their experiences and successes too. Sally, who is now retired, has always returned to Scarborough at different intervals in her life despite straying far and wide from her roots too. She was educated in Filey and Scarborough and then left Scarborough towards the end of the swinging sixties to work in London. In 1970 she married in Scarborough: “I’m a Filey girl, born and bred who married a Scarborough boy,” she says. The radio presenter then went onto become a sales director of a public company in Harrogate. In 1989 Sally began globetrotting as her husband’s company took them to Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia. Seven years ago Sally returned back to Scarborough to retire. Sally is having a brilliant time at radio Scarborough: “I’m basically just enjoying myself – I love it!” she says. It would appear she is definitely the woman for the job: “I suppose you could say I can talk for England and I love music,” Sally adds. Sally’s show, Afternoon Delights, airs on Mondays and Thursdays live 3 - 6pm. You can listen at www. radioscarborough.co.uk
National recognition for local student STUDENT, Holly Bryant, 29, has been chosen to receive the Ede & Ravenscroft Academic Prize for Excellence. Holly is a second year Foundation Degree student at the University of Hull Scarborough campus. The award is aimed at second year students and is given in recognition of academic achievement particularly where students have overcome difficult personal circumstances. Holly is a single mum of two boys, who has managed to balance the demands of work, raising her family and studying for a degree in Theory and Practice of Counselling whilst coming through the breakdown of her marriage. Holly says: “I was absolutely delighted to receive the news that I had won this prestigious award and the prize money. It
will make a big difference to our lives as it will go towards the deposit for a house. “I love the course. I feel it is a privilege to work with people and be able to help them through their own issues and watch people heal. I hope to be able to take my new skills into the community working with families and particularly single mums.” n Details of the Foundation Degree in the Theory and Practice of Counselling can be found at www.hull.ac.uk or by calling 01723 357321.
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Stephen Joseph Theatre set for transformation
THE STEPHEN Joseph Theatre is transforming to create a thriving OutReach hub that puts the community at its centre. In January, the former Odeon building in Westborough, Scarborough is set to undergo major internal works to create new spaces including a multi-purpose studio, on-site prop and wardrobe storage facilities and a new reception and entrance area. Following a successful bid for an Arts Council Capital Grant via the National Lottery, the theatre received £275,000 in July, with the proviso that it raised additional funds to complete the build. The theatre is now within the final 10 per cent of its £350,000 target needed to get the project underway thanks to generous donations and grants. The OutReach department runs activities for the community including a variety of classes, youth theatre groups, productions for under five year olds, school partnership schemes, holiday workshops, sessions for older people, dance and choirs. The new centre, to be known as SJT OutReach, aims to bring more people closer to the arts and the theatre. SJT Artistic Director Chris
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by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Recycle to raise cash for brain tumour charity A new Facebook page has been created to help raise cash for Ellie's Fund Brain Tumour Trust through recycling. Recycling for Ellie's Fund Brain Tumour Trust – official, is asking people to collect items such as plastic bottle tops and nozzles and biscuit wrappers. Heather Othick, charity founder and Ellie's mum, said: It's so easy to use these items to raise money for us. Just save a few, pop them in a carrier bag and tape around it to keep it secure. Then email babywipes@elliesfund.com and ask for a cleaning label. We will email one out to you. Then simply attach the label, drop the packet at the Post Office, and start again.” For more details visit the Facebook page or the charity website: www.elliesfund.com
Join the band at new Filey Library club Filey Library have started up their very own Loom Band Club. The club runs every Wednesday between 4.30-6.30pm with a £1 registration fee. All those who attend are asked to bring along their own loom bands and boards. Filey Library is based at Station Avenue near Tesco. For more details ring 01723 512328. Monks said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring a new community resource to Scarborough in our 60th anniversary year. This project is about making the Stephen Joseph Theatre accessible to everyone.” Head of OutReach Denise Gilfoyle said: “The grant is a real recognition from the Arts Council that the work we’ve pursued and the direction OutReach has taken
is vitally important.” Building work on the SJT OutReach centre will start in midJanuary ready for a grand opening in May 2015.
Twilight productions to brighten up Christmas for The Rainbow Centre Twilight Productions are doing their bit to bring some Christmas cheer to those at The Rainbow Centre in Scarborough. If you feel you can donate any toys, sweets, games or wrapping paper for example, they will all be most welcome. Please address any donations to Twilight Youth Team, YMCA Scarborough, St Thomas Street YO11 1DR.
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cooler water
WELL I’m still here and writing so, no, I haven’t frozen to death in the North Sea yet. That is partly because we are enjoying the warmest seas that I can remember - and of course my innate surfer toughness. All of you have probably forgotten the warm winter we had last year and the lovely summer we enjoyed this year is just a memory of BBQs and warm evenings not even thinking about the need for jumpers and cardigans. However, the sea does still remember - the heat from all those warm days is stored in the water and very slowly spreads and dissipates through the millions of gallons then, as the air cools, the heat remains for quite a long time. The sea stays relatively warm until December then takes until May to start to warm properly, so in spring we are still feeling the winter’s chill. If you are free between 4 - 7 pm on Tuesday 16 December, Yorkshire Water are having an exhibition at Hull University, Scarborough campus. The exhibition is to illustrate the work currently underway at the Wheatcroft outfall pipe.
I know it doesn’t sound very glamorous but it is a good opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the issues caused by this pipe. Some of you probably know that there have been leaks and fractures in this pipe for years which have caused a whole host of problems. It has been repaired a few times but it is leaking factory waste into Cornelian bay once again at the moment. Also attending the exhibition will be the people responsible for testing and repairs and who will also be making the decisions about what is going to be done about the pipe in the future. So free yourself up for an hour and head up Filey Road to see what’s what. Now the most important question: what to buy a surfer for Christmas? The secret is to get a surfer something they really need. So you need to arrange two months off work for them, an air ticket somewhere warm with good waves and £2,000 spending money. If that seems a bit unlikely, don’t worry there are easier alternatives. So, if two months off work and a nice holiday is top of the list the bottom is probably a bar of surf wax. In between we have warm wetsuit boots, surf lesson vouchers, warm wetsuit mittens, wetsuit changing robes and tons of other stocking fillers to keep the winter chills at bay. Local surf shops (including me at Fluid Concept at the Spa Complex) will be happy to help you find something nice. You can shop online too; I’m at www. fluidconcept.co.uk so things are pretty simple. So merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Dates for your diary:
25 DECEMBER - buy pressies before then or it’s BBQ charcoal from the local petrol station all round. 16 DECEMBER - Yorkshire water exhibition Hull university Scarborough campus 4-7pm.
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christmas Roses
A perfect gift for the winter garden
Even though the mild weather has continued well into autumn the Muck and Magic garden is clearly showing signs of needing to be put to bed for the winter. The summer flowers have all but gone for another year and only the hardiest dahlias and chrysanthemums are still blooming. However, there is one group of plants well worth considering if you are looking to have a splash of colour through the darkest days of winter. Christmas roses, or Helleborus to give them their proper name, are a little gem in the winter garden. They are easy to cultivate, not too fussy about soil type and will be happy in the smallest of spaces. These lovely plants have mostly evergreen foliage and small nodding flowers in a variety of colours from purest white through to apple green and darkest plum purple. They are even so versatile that they will grow happily under deciduous trees or in a woodland setting. Christmas roses belong to the buttercup family and are moderately easy to propagate by division in late autumn or spring. If you are lucky enough to have a plant set seed, sow it straight away in a box of sandy compost and pop the box under the greenhouse staging or in
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Tree-time for Scarborough club
Scarborough Flower Club are holding a Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church & Community Arts Centre on Seamer Road. The event preview takes place on Friday 12 December from 7pm followed by the festival being open on Saturday 13 December between 10am- 4pm and Sunday 14 December from 12.30pm-4pm. n Admission to the Festival is by donation.
a cold frame. They may take a week or two to germinate but once through you can prick them out into pots and grow them on before planting out in their permanent positions in the garden. Be careful when hoeing around mature plants and keep a look out for young plants growing around and under the large leafs. These bonus seedlings can be teased gently out of the soil and replanted elsewhere or potted up and grown on. If you are short on ideas for seasonal gifts for the gardener who has everything why not consider some Helleborus plants which, once established, will give years of pleasure and will bring a touch of winter magic to any border.
The Muck and Magic Gardeners will be out and about in Scarborough town centre on each of the Saturdays in December so why not pop in and say hello? Bring us your horticultural queries and conundrums, and, you never know, we may have some festive floral goodies to tempt you in the run up to the big day. Happy gardening from the All Muck and Magic Team.
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Musical treats to raise money for Rainbow Centre
A charity acoustic gig will take place at the Albert pub on North Marine Road, Scarborough on Saturday 29 November. The event is being held to raise funds for the Rainbow Centre and will feature a variety of local artists. The music will get under way from 9pm. For further details search for Rainbow centre acoustic charity night on Facebook. n Or ring the Albert on 01723 447260.
Carols at the castle
Scarborough Castle are looking for keen volunteer carol singers to head up to the monument throughout December. Site manager Simon Roe is appealing for all ages and genders to get in touch if they would like to sing at the castle on Saturdays or Sundays throughout the lead up to Christmas. The castle will also be open on Tuesday 16 December to mark the 100 year anniversary of the bombardment of Scarborough, and they would also like singers for that occasion too. n For further details ring 01723 372451.
Poignant return of ship relic found on seabed
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Report and main photo by Dave Barry
Christmas Day marks the centenary of an event off Scarborough which shattered a small Irish community. While two German battlecruisers shelled Scarborough on 16 December 1914, a third vessel, the lightcruiser SMS Kolberg, laid 100 mines in the shipping lane a few miles south. It was the biggest and densest minefield in the world at the time. The mines, anchored to the seabed and floating out of view just below the surface, claimed 11 British vessels within 10 days. Among those ships was the SS Gem, a Glasgow-built cargo coaster built in 1887 and carrying salt-ash from Mostyn in north Wales to Newcastle. In those days it was cheaper to sail a boat hundreds of miles around the country than transport it 200 miles overland. In choppy waters at 6.15pm on 25 December 1914, a terrific explosion destroyed the 464-ton, 53-metre steamer, tearing it in two. The villages most of its crew hailed from were devastated. Nine of the 10 men who died, out of a crew of 12, were from Cushendall, Carnlough and Glenarm. The tight-knit neighbouring villages are on the Antrim coast of what is now Northern Ireland.
Villagers had to wait a nerve-wracking week to find out who had died and who had survived. Three men reported lost at sea had been delayed in Belfast so never boarded the ill-fated ship and eventually turned up safely. Fast-forward 66 years, to August 1980. Scarborough Sub Aqua Club was recording
wrecks lost in the minefield when the two halves of the SS Gem were discovered, 150 metres apart. Diver Pete Lassey noticed a small circular object protruding from a silt seabed 40 metres down, near Filey Brigg. It turned out to be the top of the SS Gem’s large compass binnacle, whose mechanism and glass had survived the trauma intact. Finding it was one thing, bringing it to the surface another. Including its brass pedestal, the binnacle weighed 18kg and was buried upright in dark mud which clouded the water at the slightest movement. “It was like working in Indian ink!” recalls underwater film-maker Andy Jackson, who is to film the Gem next year. Mr Lassey says: “In those days we did not have the benefit of GPS to help navigate and relied on making cross bearings from fishermen’s charts, using horizontal sextant angles and the use of transits or ‘meets’. “Before echo sounders were available, we would employ a ‘grazer’, a small three-pronged hook dragged across the bottom. Later, GPS, VDU, echo sounders, proton magnetometry and sonar would revolutionise wreck finding.” The divers wore 6mm wet-suits and heavy air-cylinders in the cold, murky water. After a week of intensive diving, they recovered the Victorian relic. It was cleaned and found a new home among the vast horde of items recovered from the seabed by the club. Besides Mr Lassey, the divers were Colin Lawson, Gordon Wadsworth, Les Jensen, Dave Sawdon, Ian Robinson and Phil Kent. Thirty-four years later, with the centenary of the tragedy approaching, researchers from Cushendall asked the diving club if anything had been recovered from the Gem and learnt about the binnacle. “They wanted something to commemorate with and asked to borrow it but we insisted on giving it to them,” says Mr Lassey. “We decided they should be the custodians of it.” The binnacle was too delicate to send by courier so the Cushendall Development Group paid for two members of the
Seated: Irish visitors Danny Beaven, left, and Joe Burns collect the binnacle at Scarborough Sub Aqua Club. Behind them are, L-R, Pete Bridgewood, who chairs the club; Pete Lassey, who found and excavated the binnacle; underwater film-maker Andy Jackson; Colin Lawson, former club chairman and former lifeboat operations manager; and Tom Clark, lifeboat coxswain and former club chairman. (To order this photo, ring 353597). community to fetch it. Joe Burns and Danny Beaven, who made the 626-mile round trip over two days, were formally presented with the relic at the diving club. “You’ve no idea what this means to us,” said Mr Burns, who has written a play based on the tragedy, entitled Gem. “The loss of the Gem represents the untold number of merchant seamen, from this part of the north Antrim coast, that lost their lives in the two world wars.” The binnacle will be cleaned up and taken around Glenarm school, library and other public places. It will then be kept at the Red Bay lifeboat station near Cushendall, which is chaired by Mr Beaven. Mr Burns is a deputy launching authority for the lifeboat and seven crew are direct descendents of the men who died. The two visitors presented Scarborough RNLI coxswain Tom Clark with a hurling stick, which he said could double as “a crew controller”. In return, Mr Clark presented
One of the mines laid in the sea off Scarborough by the Germans. the visitors with a framed photo of Scarborough lifeboat in rough seas, taken by Dave Barry.
Super heroes flying high at Scarborough’s Market Vaults Words & photo by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
MAY The Vaults Be With You was a super fundraising success! Characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America were all on hand in Scarborough's Old Town as the event raised £201 for Children In Need. May The Vaults Be With You was organised by Dax Smith (Daxs-Toys), Tony Lawrence (Oggy's World) and Darren Wells (Outlaw Merchandise) with Janine Lawrence organising the open mic which was on throughout the day.
Dax said: “It was a fun day with lots going on and I would like to thank all who took part including the musicians on the open mic and the guys from NYPD Props for putting on such a great display.” Their next event will be on Saturday 14 December and is called May The Vaults Be With You Magical Winter Wonderland. You can meet all your favourite princesses including Queen Elsa, there will be story-time and performances at 12 noon, 1pm and 2pm. Also face painting, glitter manicures, photo opportunities and a tombola all in aid of the Snowdrop Appeal at Scarborough Hospital.
Super heroes, organisers and fans of May The Vaults Be With You with Scarborough TV News presenter Barry Robinson (centre) outside the vaults
Over £1000 raised at Leukaemia Sufferer’s 65th
ALL 5 LITRES raised for research resulting in a higher survival rate for those affected by leukaemia and other blood cancers. Tony Stevens said, “I’m amazed at how much we raised from such a relatively small event. I would like to give a big thank you to all those who attended, the entertainers and also the thirty local businesses who donated such great prizes for the raffle. Thank you for such fantastic support.”
Scarborough set for Christmas SCARBOROUGH kicks off Christmas with the annual switch on of the Christmas lights in the town centre at 6pm on 4 December. An outdoor pop-up cinema, projected above the Thomas the Baker shop on the corner of Aberdeen Walk and Westborough will be in operation from 4pm until 9pm, showing a variety of family Christmas films. In a first for the town, Scarborough Borough Council has secured a visit from the iconic Coca Cola Christmas truck which will be stopping off in Scarborough as part of its national tour on Sunday 7 December between 10am and 5pm. The truck will be located in the Westborough precinct outside the Brunswick Centre and Poundland. On the weekends of 6 and 7 December and 13 and 14 December, the top of Westborough will be transformed into a traditional Christmas market. On Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December the town centre will be open for late night shopping with some retailers opening until 8pm and some until 9pm. The pop-up cinema will be in action on each of these evenings.
The council is offering free parking in its town centre off-street car parks from 3pm on Thursday 4, 11 and 18 December and on Christmas Eve as well as on Sunday 7, 14 and 21 December from 11am. The offstreet car parks are located on Castle Road, Falconers Road, Friarsway, King Street, North Street, North Terrace, St Nicholas Parade, St Thomas Street, Victoria Road, Westwood and William Street. Nick Taylor, Scarborough Borough Council Investment Manager said: “We’ve worked really hard this year to improve the town centre offering in the run up to Christmas, introducing the pop-up cinema and a quality, traditional Christmas market. We’re particularly excited about the visit from the Coca-Cola Christmas truck. We’re confident that it will attract extra people into the town centre that weekend to benefit local businesses as well as create a wonderful atmosphere for all the family to enjoy. People can get involved in spreading the excitement of the truck stop by tweeting using the hashtag #holidaysarecoming.”
Friends of Dean Road and Manor Road Cemetery Bombardment Project The Friends group were successful in a funding application to Voice Your Choice, and have created three new flower beds and commissioned a memorial cairn to commemorate the eighteen victims of the German bombardment of Scarborough in 1914. Seventeen of the victims are buried in the cemetery, many in unmarked graves. Four of the broken graves have been restored by the Community Payback team. In order to make it easier for people to find the bombardment graves the Friends have placed a metal plaque on each one, and planted miniature red tulip bulbs which will flower each spring. With the help of the Heritage Lottery Fund a self-directed tour has been developed for a phone app and a leaflet, both of which will be available from the centenary on December 16th. A ceremony will take place at the cairn at 1.30pm on Tuesday 16th December to
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Scarborough Leukaemia sufferer, Tony Stevens raised over £1,000 pounds at his 65th birthday party recently for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. Tony Stevens said “I was diagnosed as having Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in 1998 at the age of 48 and to celebrate having reached the age of 65 I thought it would be a great idea to invite friends and family to help celebrate my birthday whilst raising funds for a charity close to my heart” The event was held at the Mayfield Hotel in Seamer and was attended by 70 invited guests. Guests enjoyed entertainment by local singers The Coosticks, Katie Doubtfire, The Hattones and Barry Donnan. There was also a quiz, a raffle, fun with a ‘human fruit machine’ and a competition to get the closest £1 coin to a bottle of champagne to win it Sylvia Gaunt, a member of the founding family of the charity, gave a very inspirational talk about the charity. It was her mother who founded Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research in 1960 in Middlesbrough after Sylvia’s sister, Susan Eastwood, died from Childhood Leukaemia at the age of 6. To date over £450 million has been
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remember the victims, and pupils from Barrowcliff School will take part. Family members of some of the victims will be there and people are welcome to go along. The cairn is in Manor Road cemetery, at the entrance to the Secret Garden. Jan Cleary, chairman of the Friends group said "We are delighted with the memorial cairn which has been built for us by Adrian Blant. The completion of the project has been made possible by Adrian's superb craftsmanship, the dedicated work of our volunteers and the support of Scarborough Borough Council" The new partnership between the Friends and Yorkshire Coast College is providing a boost to the ongoing task of cutting back undergrowth in Manor Road cemetery. Weekly volunteer sessions by the uniformed services preparation course are planned for the next six months at least.
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Flossy’s owners Sue Appleby-Turner and Craig Appleby-Turner
Popping up with new products at Flossys Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
FLOSSYS R Us, Scarborough, are pleased to announce they have teamed up with Pop Village and become an official distributor of their footwear and products. Pop Village is a footwear brand born out of the UK music scene with the goal of making comfortable, easy and unique shoes that are ideal for long days at festivals and long nights at gigs. Pop Village plimsolls made their debut at summer music festivals during 2014. Created by childhood friends Andrew Turner and Mario Campagna, Pop Village’s lightweight plimsolls are set to capture the attention of a hip, young audience of festival goers with their lively, palette, fun branding and unique packaging. With
an authentic European feel, the shoes are hand stitched by skilled craftspeople in the La Rioja wine region of Spain and made from ethically sourced cotton and natural rubber suitable for vegans and vegerarians. The plimsolls come in one simple style with a range of cool colour options, and adding a playful twist, each one also has its own scent, including raspberry, rose, cherry and vanilla. Flossys co-owner Craig Appleby-Turner said: “It is a fantastic shoe and product, very fun, very funky. Mario and Andrew from Pop Village have been great and we are looking forward to working with them.” The shop on Dean Road also stocks the Flossy and Javer Brand, sunglasses, gloves, umbrellas and loom bands.
THE biggest and most prestigious business event in the region will be held on 16 October 2015, in the Royal Hall, The Spa, Bridlington. The Chamber Bridlington & Yorkshire Coast Business Awards is extremely popular and already heading for an early sell out. It covers the entire Yorkshire Coast region encompassing the three local authority areas of Scarborough Borough, East Riding of Yorkshire and Hull City. There will be approximately 600 business leaders in attendance to enjoy a night of celebration, entertainment and achievement by the best businesses and business people within the Yorkshire Coast region. The Scarborough Review is an official media partner for the event, and your very own 'Paddy in the Morning' from Yorkshire Coast Radio will be your host for the evening. Integration and involvement, as a business, or a business person, is strongly encouraged, being terrific for networking opportunities. Potential sponsors and attendees should note that the event is streamed live around the world with the highlights being broadcast on TV. Attending or sponsoring the event will not conflict with your option to enter yourself, your business or nominate others to win an award. This can be done free of charge, through the event website, between April 1 2015 and August 31 2015. The website address is: www.cbycba.co.uk n Ticket reservations and sponsorship opportunities are now available. For further information, details and to get your business involved, please contact Geof Humphrey on 07528 522592 or email him: nesl@btconnect.com
It’s all go for young Joe at Scarborough superstore Words & photo by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Aldi Scarborough manager Joe Sorenson
ALDI superstore Scarborough manager Joe Sorenson is showing that age is just a number when it comes to running one of the busiest shopping outlets in the area. Joe, just 30-years-old, was given an opportunity to manage the Northway store 18 months ago, and he has grasped it with both hands. Joe said: “It is a fantastic position and a job that I really care about and enjoy. I have been with the company for eight years, starting in Bridlington and then working in Pocklington before taking the position as manager here in Scarborough. “The company are all about offering opportunities to hard working individuals, and although I am fairly young in age for this kind of role, I feel I have really taken to it and am enjoying the challenge.” Joe lives in Driffield, and is a keen football fan, Chelsea being the object of his affection. In his spare time he also coaches the Driffield Panthers
under-11s team. He added: “When I get some spare time football is my passion and I am a huge Chelsea fan. “I still live in Driffled but all the other staff are Scarborough-based and we take pride in having locals working in the store. “Aldi aims to be at the heart of each community where there is a store and we like to think of ourselves as a local outlet.” Aldi has also been a big supporter of your favourite free newspaper, the Scarborough Review, where you can pick up the paper every month. Joe said: “Having the Scarborough Review in our store is another example of Aldi being involved in the community and helping to promote local business. The rate at which the paper gets picked up is astonishing and long may that continue.” Aldi Scarborough will open for an extra hour until 10pm from Monday 1 December. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 8am-10pm, Sunday 10am-4pm.
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Peter Dowkes, the owner of Falsgrave Funeral Service
Personal and professional Peter helps people through difficult times Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Maggie May’s staff from left, Jack Evans and Russ Robinson
Maggie May’s proving to be a big hit in Scarborough Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
MAGGIE May's in Scarborough has plenty to say without uttering a single word. That is because the new deli and sandwich bar on Falsgrave's quality fresh food and service is proving to be a big hit in town. The business is owned by Michelle Low, a regular visitor to Scarborough, who decided to uproot from her Glasgow home and head to the seaside. Michelle said: “Myself and my partner are massive fans of rambling and walking and would always enjoy coming to Scarborough and the coast for fantastic walks. “We always fancied coming here and running a business so we did just that from July this year.” Michelle has a wealth of experience in the catering industry and was one of the top wedding planners in Scotland. She now hopes her experience and fresh style at Maggie May's will see her success story continue. She added: “We have only been open several weeks but already the reputation of the business is
growing. “The customers like the fact that every single thing we do is fresh and made on site on the day. “Customers can also ring and pre-order, so they don't have to wait and we also do free delivery around the area. “We also do outside catering for events from eight anything up to 500. “We came up with the name Maggie May as myself and my family are huge Rod Stewart fans and so was my nephew Jason James Shields, who unfortunately died young at the age of 30, so it is also a tribute to him. “My partner Brian Jacklin is also set to run a new micro-pub called Stumble-Inns just further along on Westborough; so it is exciting times for us all.” Maggie May's is at 36 Falsgrave Scarborough (opposite the Commercial) and is open Monday to Friday 7am-3pm and Saturdays and Sundays 9am1pm. n Look for them on Facebook and Twitter or call 01723 949058.
Jordan’s love of dogs breeds successful business Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
JORDAN Lowe has been mad about dogs from a very young age, and decided to turn his passion for canine creatures into making a living. The 25-year-old from Scarborough is the proud owner of Barkingmad Dog Training which offers professional, affordable dog training and care. Jordan said: “For as long as I can remember we have had dogs and I love them as animals. It just felt right to set up the training business because when I started it was certainly lacking around the Scarborough area.” Jordan has many years experience working with dogs and is also close to reaching a new accreditation which will be a boost to the business. He added: “Soon I will complete my NVQ Level 3 kennel club
accredited instructor course and that will make me fully qualified in all aspects of dog training and care. “I specialise in aggression issues too, so if you have a problem with your dog being aggressive towards other dogs or even people for example, I can hopefully put that right. “It is very rewarding when you get a dog like that and are able to turn its attitude around and make it a pet to be enjoyed.” Barkingmad Dog Training also offers home from home boarding for your dogs, day care and microchipping for your beloved pets. Jordan said: “It is about offering as complete a service as possible and I have built up a solid client base in and around Scarborough and really love my job.” n For more details visit: www.barkingmaddogtraining.com
Barkingmad Dog Training owner Jordan Lowe and cockapoo Teddy
PETER Dowkes of Falsgrave Funeral Service understands the need for that personal touch when it comes to losing a loved one. The experienced undertaker has set up his new business on Falsgrave Scarborough where he hopes his one-to-one interaction with his clients will put them at ease and help during what is always a difficult time. Peter explains: “Losing someone dear to you is one of the hardest things to deal with and I want to make sure that Falsgrave Funeral Service takes care of every last detail while making sure those going through the bereavement process can do exactly just that, and not have to worry about anything else. “From the very first time I speak to someone, I will be with them right the way through, as I believe this is vitally important, not just to the client, but to me too. “We pride ourselves on having a comfortable environment with a calming and peaceful private chapel of rest.” Peter offers pre-paid funeral plans which are run through the UK's largest provider of pre-paid funeral plans, Golden Charter, and with competitive prices and a welcoming base on Falsgrave Road Scarborough, those who use him will receive a professional and personal service. Peter added: “I trained for a long time under the guidance of Martin Threppleton in Scarborough and he taught me a lot about how to help people through this process, and I hope I can be as comforting and helpful as possible to all my clients.” n Falsgrave Funeral Services is situated at 50 Falsgrave Road, Scarborough. For further details ring: 01723 343908.
Hunmanby companies leading the way with business award accolades by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
JUDGING by the bulging trophy cabinets, the village of Hunmanby on the North Yorkshire coast is fast becoming the place to start successful businesses of all kinds. Earlier this year, Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) Ltd won two awards, including Overall Winner at the Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast business awards. They joined their close neighbours Wold Top Brewery who won the Overall Winner in 2013, and Deep Sea Electronics plc who won in 2011. In the eight years that the awards have been running, the Overall Winner has come from Hunmanby three times. SMC, who provide specialist services to the offshore renewable energy and oil and gas sector, were delighted to win Small Business of the Year which recognises strong leadership, innovation and ambition. They were then surprised with a second accolade when they won the Overall Winner award. MD Ian Coates said “We're delighted to be recognised by our local business community.” Fellow Hunmanby business and sponsor of the Tourism and
SMC Managing Director Ian Coates Hospitality award, Wold Top Brewery, was one of the first to congratulate SMC on its double success. Gill Mellor said: “Awards of this type are great for putting rural businesses on the map and SMC has done a great job of promoting our region. We were very proud to win the Overall Business of the Year award in 2013 and it has been very good for business.” Deep Sea Electronics has been designing and manufacturing specialist electronic control equipment for the standby power industry for almost 40 years. In addition to the CBYC Overall Winner they have also won the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.
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From left, Greg Harlow (Potters Resort Bowls Ambassador) , David Thorpe (Bowls International Magazine), Nathan Moore (Potters Resort), Rachel Baade (Potters Resort), Peter Thompson (EIBA), Brian Wood (Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club), Bill Ellis (Scarborough Indoor Bowls Club), Sian Jefferies (Potters Resort)
Bowls and holiday show roles into town Words & pictures by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
POTTERS Resort Bowls and Holiday Show was a resounding success at Scarborough Bowls Centre. Nathan Moore, Potters Group and Commercial team manager said: “We were welcomed with open arms by the friendly members of Scarborough Bowls Centre new and old, to a very impressive club with great facilities and a lovely atmosphere. “The aim of the afternoon was to promote the club in the local area, so residents of Scarborough could explore this vast club
and experience just a small taste of all that it offers. Those attending also experienced a little of what Potters Resort can offer. “I think we can speak on behalf of everyone that attended that the afternoon was a terrific success and also great fun with entertainment by our own Rachel Baade and fun bowls with our Bowls Ambassador Greg Harlow, with some skilful bowls from the attendees. “There was something for everyone and we do hope that our brief visit encourages growth in this local and welcoming club in the near future.”
As part of the campaign, a joint letter-writing session was held at Bookshelf in Victoria Road. It was hosted by Leslie Stones, who turned it into an Amnestea, with hot drinks and cakes.
Write for Rights, says Amnesty Words and photo by Dave Barry
The Scarborough branch of Amnesty International is encouraging local people to support victims of humanrights abuses around the world as part of Amnesty’s annual Write for Rights campaign. The campaign, which runs until the end of December, asks the public to send personal messages of support and solidarity to people behind bars, or whose lives are in serious danger, simply for exercising their human rights. They are people like: * Saudi Arabian prisoner of conscience Raif Badawi, imprisoned and sentenced to 1,000 lashes for founding an online forum for political debate; * Chelsea Manning, the American soldier who leaked classified government information to the website Wikileaks, who is serving a 35-year sentence in a military prison; * UK-educated Mohammed al-Roken, a human rights lawyer serving 10 years in the United Arab Emirates for criticising his government.
Branch members will be in the Brunswick Centre on Sunday 7 December from 11am until 3pm. Wanda Maciusco of Scarborough Amnesty says: “We tend to take human rights for granted here but in much of the world speaking your mind is a hazardous occupation and can land you in jail. “Letters of solidarity can make a real difference to people imprisoned, or in danger, for exercising their human rights. It reminds them they are not alone and, by showing the authorities that the world knows what’s going on, it can help secure a prisoner's release, stop the harassment or change an unjust law. “It would be fantastic if as many people in Scarborough as possible could put pen to paper or log into their social network accounts and get writing. Together we are powerful and can make a real difference.” For more information about Write for Rights, including details of the cases and how to send a message of solidarity, visit www.amnesty.org.uk/write
Novice baker wins Town Hall bake-off Words and photo by Dave Barry
From left, Tom Price (Yorkshire Coast Homes), Kelly Laird (Pinnacle People), Gallows Close Centre manager Damian Kelly, a Community Connections customer, Kerry Morris (Scarborough Jobmatch) and Iesha Waterson (Gallows Close Centre).
Connecting the community Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
COMMUNITY Connections are bringing lots of people together at the Gallows Close Centre in Scarborough. The weekly sessions are aimed at those seeking employment, wanting to learn new skills or need help with finances and housing issues. Those on hand to help include Scarborough Jobmatch, Yorkshire Coast Homes and Pinnacle People.
Iesha Waterson of Gallows Close said: “It is great when different organisations get together to make something work such as Community Connections. “We all have the same incentive which is to support the local community and provide assistance and advice.” Community Connections takes place at the Gallows Close Centre on Endcliffe Crescent every Monday between 1-3pm. n For more information call: 01723 378102.
A man won a baking contest after learning to bake only the week before. Chris Walker of Scarborough Council’s in-house printing team Print Plus, took first prize at a Town Hall bake-off. The judges didn’t know who had baked the entries when they tasted them. The mayor, Pat Marsburg, and the council’s director of service delivery, Andy Skelton, declared Chris’s chocolate cake the clear winner. Chris walked off with a voucher for afternoon tea at the Palm Court Hotel. The bake-off involved the sale of Christmas party clothes from Miss Elainey’s, a social enterprise at the Cambridge Centre, which the event raised money for. Cakes, bags, shoes and jewellery were also on sale. Bake-off winner Chris Walker with judges Andy Skelton and Pat Marsburg.
Fireworks at girl-guides meeting Words and photo by Dave Barry
The mayor is pictured with girl guides and others after judging a Guy Fawkes competition.
There were fireworks at an annual girl-guides meeting. Rainbows, brownies, guides and leaders had to write poems, bake buns and biscuits, produce a safety poster and make fudge, collages and models - all with a bonfire and fireworks theme. Entries were judged by Scarborough mayor Cllr Pat Marsburg, who presented Matilda Adams
and Eleanor Wood of 15th Scarborough Guides with Baden Powell awards. The event was the AGM and craft festival of Girlguiding Scarborough’s west division at Queen Street Methodist Church, said spokesperson Frances Harrison.
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BOYES stores Marketing Director Robert van der Heijden was delighted to help bring some Christmas cheer to the patients at Scarborough Hospital's Children's Ward. The Scarborough store kindly donated toys and treats to both patients and ward staff after teaming up with the Scarborough Review. Robert said: “I was absolutely delighted to be able to come along to the hospital and put a smile on some faces with these gifts. “Being in hospital at any time is difficult, and especially for children. It was nice to see a few happier faces appear as the cast of the Spa's pantomime handed out the toys to those who were feeling poorly.” Boyes are known historically for supporting local charities and groups and Robert believes this is something all local businesses should strive to do. He added: “The local people support Boyes so it is important to give something back, and something like this is especially nice to do around this time of the year. It is something all businesses should be encouraged to do. “It was fantastic that Tony Peers and the pantomime people came on board and that added that bit extra to the experience. “I would like to say a big thank you to Pete Spence, the Editor of the Scarborough Review for inviting me along and hopefully it is something that will become an annual tradition.” Children’s Ward nurses and the cast of Scarborough Spa pantomime Snow White. FREE liability insurance with all scooters sold
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Snow White brings fairytale magic to Scarborough Hospital SCARBOROUGH showman Tony Peers was more than happy for cast members of the Spa Complex Christmas pantomime Snow White to bring some festive magic to the youngsters on the Children’s Ward. The cast joined Scarborough Review Editor Pete Spence and Boyes Stores Marketing Director Robert van der Heijden in handing out toys and treats
kindly donated by the local store. Tony said: “What a great idea to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to those who are in hospital around this time of the year. “Boyes stores have always been great at helping out local causes and I would like to say well done to them and the Scarborough Review. It was a nice little treat for the nurses too as they do a fantastic job, working long hours and looking after our children who need it. “Hopefully all the youngsters in Scarborough Hospital can get better and be back at home in time for Christmas Day.”
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Lily Robson (aged 3) gets a Christmas treat.
Tony Peers Productions are offering a lucky Scarborough Review reader the opportunity to win a family ticket (two adults and two children) worth over £50 to go and see their pantomime Snow White at Scarborough Spa. This enchanting story tells a tale of a beautiful young princess, poisoned by a magical apple from the Wicked Queen, but who is saved by a valiant Prince who tries to wake her with a kiss of true love. Packed with audience participation, dazzling sets, amazing costumes and an abundance of comedy, Scarborough audiences will have a ball this Christmas with this year’s magical family pantomime. To be in with a chance of winning this great prize simply answer the following question: How many dwarfs does Snow White encounter in the magical fairytale? A) Three B) Eight C) Seven
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Send your answers and contact details to: pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk or post to: Scarborough Review, 9 Wykeham Street, Scarborough YO12 7SA. Closing date for entries is Tuesday 16 December. Visit: www.scarboroughspa.co.uk for show dates and times.
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Boyes stores Marketing Director Robert van der Heijden and Scarborough Review Editor Pete Spence. I WOULD like to say a special thank you to Boyes stores and all the advertisers who made this feature on Scarborough Hospital's Children's Ward possible. It is your kind generosity that made this possible and brought a smile to the faces of may of the youngsters currently in the hospital feeling unwell. Also a special thanks goes to Tony Peers and his team from the pantomime at Scarborough Spa Complex for delivering the gifts. This will hopefully be an annual event for the Scarborough Review and it was a pleasure to be part of it. Ava Chapman's mum Jane was with her eight-year-old daughter the day we visited the hospital. She said: “I want to say how well we were looked after by all the staff at Scarborough Hospital and they helped put Ava's mind at peace when she was feeling poorly.” The staff work very hard and were a pleasure to be around and the children in the ward were all well looked after.
SCARBOROUGH Hospital Children's Ward Playworker Tracey Cleminson was delighted to receive a visit from Boyes, the Scarborough Review and the pantomime cast from the Spa Complex. Tracey said: “My role is Playworker, which means I provide lots of art and craft for the children and keep them entertained throughout their stay in hospital. I also do play therapy which encourages the children to have certain procedures, which they might find frightening, but with the help of play and support from myself they overcome these fears. “This is why the toys you and Boyes stores donated are so valuable to us as we give them out as a bravery present. I have worked on the ward for 25 years now and thoroughly enjoy my job it is different every day. “I enjoy working with all of the children and their parents and also enjoy working as part of a team. The ward has a fantastic team and we all work closely together. “It is fantastic to see how the children progress through their
Keeping track Scarborough Hospital Children’s Ward Playworker Tracey Cleminson stay in hospital and see how they get better and because we have such lovely things for the children to do it makes their stay in hospital a happier one. “The children thought your visit was fantastic and it really helped to cheer them up. The presents that were left will be given as bravery presents or Christmas presents. If children are in hospital over the Christmas period we want to make their stay the best it possibly can be. Thank you for all of your support the staff,parents and patients really appreciate it.”
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With a billion children to visit in one night, Father Christmas might get a bit peckish. Do the old fellow a favour thanks to these helpful hints.
Annika’s Story... IN OCTOBER 2012 Annika Dowson and her family set out to attempt the 48 mile Tabular Hills Walk from Helmsley to Scarborough in a bid to raise £300 for Scarborough Hospital’s Maternity Ward. They hoped to buy a sofa for Room five. The room used for bereaving parents. It was also the room where Annika’s first child, Gypsy, was still born at 39 weeks and five days old. With the support of many, Annika and her family raised £1608. Two months later, the hospital asked Annika and her partner James to support a scheme called The Snowdrop Appeal following the success of their walk. Annika and James agreed and became the hospital’s case study for the appeal. Launched in June 2013, The Snowdrop Appeal’s aim was to raise £120,000 by December 2014 to build a bereavement suite for the Maternity Ward. During those 18 months many families, businesses and individuals have helped to raise funds through many different events. The reason the Hospital needs a Bereavement Suite on the maternity ward is clear. Room five is at the very end of the ward, meaning families who have just suffered the loss of a baby will have to walk past other families in other rooms, meeting their new born babies. The room itself has a bed for the mother,
a chair at the side of the bed for a birthing partner, a cot. There is a small bathroom attached to the room but this is only for the mother's use meaning that family members have to once more go through the ward's corridors to use the public facilities. A family going through a difficult time could be in this room up to a week depending on their circumstances. The Appeal's funds will enable the hospital to create a suite away from the main Maternity Ward. It will provide a family area where Mum and family can meet their baby in privacy allowing them to create precious memories, there will be tea and coffee making facilities and a private bathroom they can all use. Sometimes, those few days or hours are all the memories some families will have of their much wanted babies. On 30 October 2014 - Gypsy’s 6th Birthday - the Appeal met and exceeded its target! Although the target has been reached, you can still show your support by donating via www.justgiving.com/ TheSnowdropAppeal . The 'Breaking the Silence' calendar 2015 is still available at just £6.50. from Pot-2To find out Hickory’s more or to arrange aDiner, visit please ask for our Garden doodle-do, Irton Home Manager. Centre, Stepney Hill Farm and Compass Gym. Scarborough Hall Care Home Mount View Ave, off Seamer Rd, Scarborough, North Yorkshire YO12 4EQ Tel: 01723 381 594 scarboroughhall@brighterkind.com www.brighterkind.com/scarboroughhall
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interrupted Blop. He patted one of the smooth curves of the sleigh. “You’ve come to learn about this.” “Yes.”
“The moon?” asked Flipp. “You really don’t know much, do you?” laughed Blop. “Did you know as much to bring a gas mask?”
Blop nodded, looked Flipp up and down. “Well, you better start by shifting out the way.” Suddenly the door behind Flipp burst open, nearly swatting him into the wall. A group of burly pixies stomped in, carrying between them a large sack. With grunts and heaves the pixies lifted the sack up and dumped it onto the back of the sleigh. It groaned under the weight.
Flipp pawed at the object hanging around his neck. “Yes.”
“Cheers boys,” said Blop as the pixies left, grumbling and rubbing sore muscles as they went.
A door in the roof of the hanger slid open and eight furry brown objects slowly descended into position before the sleigh. Flipp gasped and wandered towards them. “The reindeer!”
Flipp peered at the sack. It was no bigger than he was, and certainly couldn’t contain any more than a dozen wrapped presents. “Is that… the sack? Surely it’s not…” “Big enough?” said Blop. “It’s not. But the space inside is. The opening of the sack is actually a portal to an underground cave on the moon where he keeps the three billion gifts. The sack itself could look like anything, but this is traditional.”
“You better put it on then. They’re here.” Flipp did so. Blop pulled on his own gas mask, adjusting it tightly around his nose and mouth. Voice now muffled, he said “They make quite a stink!”
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“What I said was,” said Blop walking over to him, “was that they tend to suffer from wind before a flight. Especially Dasher. Good job you’re wearing your mask; they’ve just eaten a load of uranium so the gas is pretty toxic. Anyway, look sharp.” Blop pointed to the door, and Flipp turned just in time to see the big man enter. His black boots crunched the hangar floor and his white beard swished over the front of a red flight suit. “Someone trump?” boomed Father Christmas. “Marvellous!” The huge man clambered aboard the sleigh, causing it to groan and squeak more than the sack had. He took up the reins and peered down at Blop. “All set I hope.” Blop saluted. “Certainly is sir. Oh and this is… is…” “Flipp,” said Flipp. “Yes, Flipp,” huffed Blop. “My replacement for next year.” Father Christmas turned and noticed the young elf for the first time. “Mmmm… Flipp is it? Well, I suppose it’s straight in at the deep end for you lad.” The man reached down, scooped up Flipp with one giant mitten, and plonked him down onto the seat beside him. “We’re off for a warm up flight, Flipp. Fancy coming?”
Flipp, mouth agape, nodded. “Good!” roared Father Christmas. “Destination... Mars!” He turned to Flipp. “Just a quick trip around the solar system, eh? Gives the reindeer a chance to stretch their legs.”
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There will be the usual concerns and anxieties concerning the welfare and wellbeing of other people – which is fine – although you do need to keep a few things in perspective. Parents with growing-up teens may have to suffer their growing pains, which will be particularly trying at this time of the year. All you can do is advise and support without resorting to the subtleties of parental blackmail and without falling into the trap of allowing your expectations to get in the way of someone else’s priorities and ambitions. Christmas looks like being an okay time, but you will be nostalgic for Christmasses past – when life seemed an awful lot less complicated than it does today! All your attention gets focused on that one little thing which is wrong and you tend to forget about all the things which are right.
CAPRICORN (23rd December - 20th January) You’ll be working very hard to make this a special and successful Christmas, perhaps to compensate for some awful Christmasses in the past. Your enthusiasm is infectious and other people will be pleased to take their lead from you. AQuARIuS (21st January - 18th February) Despite the lateness of the year this should be a busy period on the job scene, and some of you might even find yourselves having to (or choosing to) work over the festive season. We all know that Christmas is supposed to be “a time for children” but you’d do well to remember that kids cannot be allowed to call all of the shots all of the time. PISCES (19th Feb - 19th March) This should be and could be a good month for you on condition that you work hard to keep any negative moods and feelings at bay. Smile and the world smiles with you, cry and you cry alone! If there are pressing dramas and decisions, sidestep them until you get into the New Year, at which time things will be clearer and an awful lot calmer. ARIES (20th March-19th April) An easy start to the month but with some increase in tension the closer you get to Christmas. It’s the old story, I’m afraid: the Christmas you want being side-lined in favour of the Christmas you know you’re going to get. There is some excitement in the wind over the festive season, but you’re going to have to ruffle a few feathers to find it. TAuRuS (20th April - 21st May) December has a lot to offer, especially if you can go with the flow and work at pleasing other people. In so doing you also please yourself. Probably a noisier and more celebratory Christmas this year than some you’ve known, but only really made so by the infectious moods of the key people around you. GEMINI (22nd May - 21st June) Despite the fact that the family demands of Christmas are just around the corner, you’ll be making a concerted effort to find
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more quality time to enjoy the things which are most important to you. As far as you’re concerned, four nights in a four star hotel will be a damn sight better than The Queen’s Speech and a re-run of The Wizard of Oz. Stuff the turkey! CANCER (22nd June - 23rd July) Travel aspects are strong throughout the month and this is a fine time for family reunions. This could turn out to be a very busy period on the work scene and other people will be very demanding of your attention. LEO (24th July - 23rd August) A rather reflective festive season, especially if your mood is going to be influenced by someone else’s very negative attitudes. It’ll make you wonder why you bother! Money aspects are good and cash flow is likely to be quite high, and I’m not talking about Christmas here, for there are other things which make serious inroads to your budget. VIRGO (24th Aug - 23rd Sep) I don’t think there are many surprises waiting for you in December, and things will pan out much the way you expect them to. You may find yourself looking forward to the Christmas break, but not exactly with cries of delight or exultation! A little voice inside asks if there isn’t more to be had than a stuffed bird and 30 year old repeats of Only Fools & Horses. LIBRA (24th Sep- 22nd Oct) Potentially a most harmonious time in affairs of the heart, but some effort needs to be made to keep other people out of your business. Other people will impose themselves upon you – but only if you let them! Although you may have some family duties, make sure there is some quality time for making love and enjoying the love in your life. SCORPIO (23rd Oct - 22nd Nov) A mood of impulsive spontaneity sweeps through your sign, blowing away some cobwebs and bringing some long overdue peals of laughter. Romantic aspects are brightly highlighted, and nothing should be allowed to dampen your sexual spirits.
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FRI 28 NOV John Watton at Blue Crush; Keith Harris & Orville at the Mayfield in Seamer; Little Big Horn at Hackness village hall. SAT 29 NOV Skandals at the Spa; Jammin Through Time at the Old Vic; Tom Davenport at the Merchant; Dirty Beach at Cellars; Soul Rebels at the Newcastle Packet; Domino at the Eastway Club in Eastfield; Take That cover band at the Mayfield in Seamer; Paul Tilley at the Horseshoe in Hunmanby. SUN 30 NOV Blueflies at the Tap and Spile (5pm); Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush (5.30pm); TC & the Moneymakers at Watermark. MON 1 DEC Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 2 DEC Jesse Hutchinson
at the Tap and Spile. WED 3 DEC Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Tilley & Townsend at the Tap and Spile; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 4 DEC Tom Townsend and guests at the Cask; Algorhythm at Cellars; open mic at the Nags Head in Scalby. FRI 5 DEC Colcannon at the Merchant; Over the Limit at the Newcastle Packet; John Watton at Blue Crush; Danny Owen as Tom Jones at the Mayfield in Seamer. SAT 6 DEC Nicol Band at Cellars; Kickback at the Old Vic; Chris Greeve at the Merchant; Over the Limit at the Newcastle Packet; Bladerunner at the Grosvenor in Robin Hood's Bay.
SUN 7 DEC Snatch at the Tap and Spile (5pm); Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush (5.30pm); Fire & Rain at Watermark. MON 8 DEC Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 9 DEC Jesse Hutchinson at the Tap and Spile. WED 10 DEC Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Tilley & Townsend at the Tap and Spile; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 11 DEC Tom Townsend and guests at the Cask; Algorhythm at Cellars; open mic at the Nags Head in Scalby. FRI 12 DEC Rob Lee at Blue Crush; Lee J Harris as Michael Bublé at the Mayfield in Seamer; Paul Tilley and Laura Welburn at the Imps in Filey. SAT 13 DEC Skandals at the West Riding; Bladerunner at Cellars; Flashback at the Newcastle Packet; Abba cover band at the Mayfield in Seamer. SUN 14 DEC Soul Rida at the Tap and Spile (5pm); Alistair Huntly at Blue Crush (5.30pm); Alastair James Trio at Watermark. MON 15 DEC Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 16 DEC Jesse Hutchinson
at the Tap and Spile. WED 17 DEC Scarborough Jazz at the Cask; Tilley & Townsend at the Tap and Spile; open-mic with John Watton at Cellars. THU 18 DEC Tom Townsend and guests at the Cask; Algorhythm at Cellars; open mic at the Nags Head in Scalby. FRI 19 DEC Colcannon at the Merchant; Chris Mountford at Blue Crush; Andy McGowan as Robbie Williams at the Mayfield in Seamer. SAT 20 DEC Dirty Beach at Cellars; Soul Rebels at the Newcastle Packet; Birmingham Blues Brothers at the Mayfield in Seamer; Paul Tilley at the Horseshoe in Hunmanby. SUN 21 DEC Little BigHorn at the Tap and Spile (5pm); Adams Family at Watermark; Paul Tilley at Bonhommes in Filey (4pm). MON 22 DEC Scarborough Folk at the Merchant. TUE 23 DEC Jesse Hutchinson at the Tap and Spile. WED 24 DEC Trilogy at the Tap and Spile; Paul Tilley at the Newlands. SAT 27 DEC Ishka at Cellars; Tom Davenport at the Merchant; Ezee Goin at the Tap and Spile; Connor and
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eVerY DAY ART SESSIONS, The Gallery Café, Queen Street, Scarborough, 10am-5pm; closed Weds and Sun. This delightful café offers both a lovely spot to eat some delicious food, as well as a creative hub. Visit www.thegallery37.webstarts.com
eVerY WeDNesDAY SALSA CLASS, St James Church, Scarborough, 7.30-9.30pm. No partner or booking necessary – just turn up and boogie! Visit www.stjamesscarborough. co.uk or call 07788 873523.
eVerY mONDAY FENCING CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough, 7.15-8.30pm for nine to 17-year-olds; 7.15-9pm for over 18s. New members are welcomed to try their first fencing session for free, and there is no need to buy any equipment. Call 01723 374227 or visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk LOOM BAND CLUB, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 4pm. Christmas themed creations this month! Call 0845 034 9512. GAMES NIGHT, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 4pm. Call 0845 034 9512. eVerY tUesDAY LUNCHTIME LECTURES WITH KAREN SNOWDEN, Woodend Creative, The Crescent, Scarborough, 1-2pm. If you enjoy listening to Tim Tubbs' lectures, why not join retired museum curator Karen Snowden for a tasty trio of talks about food to get you in the mood for the festive season? Each lecture will be accompanied by recipe sheets so you can have a go! Visit www.woodendcreative.co.uk STORYTIME, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 10.30-11.15am. Christmas storytime on 9th; Christmas party storytime on 16th; Christmas stories and crafts 23rd. Call 0845 034 9512. eVerY tUesDAY AND thUrsDAY JU JITSU CLASSES, YMCA Leisure Centre, St Thomas Street, Scarborough, various times. There are junior sessions (7.158.15pm Tues; 7-8pm Thurs) and adult classes (8.15-10pm Tues; 8-10pm Thurs) available. Call 01723 374227 or visit Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk BARON’S WALKING FOOTBALL, Scarborough Rugby Club, Silver Royd, 569 Scalby Road, Scalby, Scarborough, 9.3011am. It’s £2 a session for non-members, and free for members. Call Colin on 01723 377545. eVerY WeDNesDAY-sUNDAY 1914 BOMBARDMENT EXHIBITION, Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre, 36 Eastborough, Scarborough, 11am-4pm. This exhibition will feature new images, facts and eyewitness accounts, and will run until February 2015. Visit www. scarboroughsmaritimeheritage.org.uk or call 01723 369361.
eVerY thUrsDAY MIKE LESTER, Scarborough Fair Collection, Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, 2pm. Mike entertains on the 'mighty' Wurlitzer! Visit www.scarboroughfaircollection.com or call 01723 586698. eVerY sAtUrDAY AND WeDNesDAY CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR, The Grand Hotel, St Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, 8.30am-4pm. Quality crafts and gifts are on sale, to raise funds for St Catherine’s Hospice. thIrD tUesDAY OF eAch mONth SCARBOROUGH FLOWER CLUB, Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 7.15pm. Monthly meeting, except for January, July and August. UNtIL 4th JANUArY 2015 REMEMBER SCARBOROUGH EXHIBITION, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough. This commemorates the bombardment of Scarborough by German warships on 16 December 1914; the first effective attack on British soil by a foreign power in over 800 years. Visit www.scarboroughartgallery.co.uk or call 01723 374753.
UNtIL 20th December FOOTNOTES, Crescent Arts, The Crescent, Scarborough, 11am-4pm Thurs-Sat. Sarah Coggrave, Serena Partridge, and Caitlin and Andrew Webb-Ellis present their artistic work, which spans performance, film and photography. Visit www. crescentarts.co.uk or call 01723 351461.
2ND December COLLECTIONS CLOSE UP, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough, 2pm. A sneak peek in the Scarborough Museums Trust store; meet at Scarborough Art Gallery. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com or call 01723 374753.
UNtIL 18th December OUT OF THE FOG, Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough, 9am-5pm weekdays, 10am4pm Saturdays. Woodend has invited Tim Knight to create a body of work that explores the physical, emotional and social effects of the bombardment of December 1914. The content of work will centre on the time of peace in Scarborough just before December 16th 1914 and the carnage wrought afterwards. Visit www.woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500.
2ND December CHRISTMAS THEMED COMPUTER TASTER SESSION, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 1.30-3.30pm. Call 0845 034 9512.
29th-30th NOVember; 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 22ND & 23rD December SANTA SPECIALS, North Bay Railway, Burniston Road, Scarborough, on the hour from 11am-4pm – extra evening trains available on certain dates. Want to spread a little joy this Christmas? Luckily for you, some very special festive trains will depart from Peasholm Station this month, offering a magical journey to Scalby Mills to find Santa himself and bring him back to his grotto at Peasholm. Every child will receive a quality gift and there will be refreshments for the adults as well. And because you’ve all been so good this year, there will also be special evening trains departing at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm on 5th, 12th and 19th December. Visit www.nbr.org.uk or call 01723 368791.
3rD December IN CONVERSATION, Crescent Arts, The Crescent, Scarborough, 7pm. Sarah Coggrave and Serena Partridge will discuss their work with Crescent Arts Director, Stuart Cameron. Visit www. crescentarts.co.uk or call 01723 351461.
28th-30th NOVember CHRISTMAS FAIR, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough. Scarborough Art Gallery join with Woodend for this arty Christmas Fair, with carols, crafts, mince pies and a story-telling Santa! Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com or call 01723 374753. 28th NOVember A TOUCH OF CHRISTMAS, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough, 7.45pm. This concert by Scarborough choir Manhattan Voices will include a selection of Christmas songs including Let It Snow, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas and Silver Bells. There will also be a sprinkling of musical theatre, light opera and some beautiful choral pieces. Call 01723 374753. 29th NOVember HACKNESS LADIES CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Hackness Village Hall, Hackness, Scarborough, 7.30pm. Celebrate the festive season with an eclectic mix of music including songs from the shows and gospel music, as well as carols. 1st December ONLINE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TASTER SESSION, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 10am-12noon. Call 0845 034 9512. 1st December STAY SAFE ONLINE SESSION, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 6-7pm. Call 0845 034 9512.
3rD December ART SOCIETY’S NOVEMBER WORKSHOP, Queen Street Methodist Hall, Queen Street, Scarborough, 7pm. Roy Buckley will lead a workshop on seascapes; materials will be provided and visitors are welcome.
4th December MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS FAIR, Scarborough Town Hall, St Nicholas Street, Scarborough, 2-4pm. Enjoy carols from Seamer Primary School, as well as a tombola, a raffle and a visit from Santa. 5th December OPEN MIC NIGHT, Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough, 7-9.30pm. Everyone is welcome – the stage is yours! Take along poetry, drama, prose, acoustic music, a magic trick or even a story – anything up to five minutes long. Visit www.woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500. 6th December CHRISTMAS CARD MAKING CRAFT, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 10-11.30am. Call 0845 034 9512. 6th & 13th December FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE ROTUNDA, Rotunda Museum, Vernon Rd, Scarborough. Meet Father Christmas in his grotto. Visit www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com or call 01723 353665. 6th December PENGUINS AND FURRY THINGS, Concert Room, Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, 11.15am. Chrys Mellor will present a talk about her personal visit to the Antarctic.
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6th December HO! HO! HO! ART SALE, Crescent Arts, The Crescent, Scarborough, 10am-5pm. Avoid retail meltdown and find some highly original and affordable gifts this Christmas including beautiful ceramics, paper-cuts, prints, badges, posters, cards and much more! Visit www.crescentarts. co.uk or call 01723 351461.
20th December CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, The Mayfield Hotel, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 2-5pm. See Father Christmas, Cinderella and entertainer Dave Marshall! Call 01723 862029. 20th December CREATE A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARD FROM YOUR PHOTO COLLECTION, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 10am. Call 0845 034 9512. 24th December NIK MARTIN, The Mayfield Hotel, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 9pm. Local singer Nik will perform hits from the 1950s to the 2000s. Call 01723 862029. 24th December AFTERNOON TEA PARTY, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough. Call 0845 034 9512.
10th December CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 10-12noon. Call 0845 034 9512. 12th-14th December CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL, St James Church, Seamer Road, Scarborough, 7pm Fri; 10am-4pm Sat; 12.30-4pm Sun. The preview evening will take place on the Friday, with admission by donation and refreshments available. 12th December CHRISTMAS CARDS USING PUBLISHER, Eastfield Library, High Street, Eastfield, Scarborough, 1.30-3.30pm. Call 0845 034 9512. FRANKIE AND JESSE, Woodend, The Crescent, Scarborough, 7.30pm. A night of dynamic music will be held in the Gallery. Visit www.frankieandjesse.co.uk or www. woodendcreative.co.uk or call 01723 384500. LUNCHTIME TALK – WILFRED OWEN IN SCARBOROUGH, Scarborough Art Gallery, The Crescent, Scarborough, 12.30pm. Lecturer Charles Mundye talks about WW1 poet Wilfred Owen and his time in Scarborough. Visit www. scarboroughmuseumstrust.com or call 01723 374753. 14th December CHRISTMAS SINGING PERFORMANCE, Sainsbury’s, Falsgrave Road, Scarborough, 2-4pm. The youngsters from Pauline Quirke Academy will entertain with a range of festive hits! Visit www. pqacademy.com 14th & 21st December A CONCERT OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC, St Andrew’s Church, Ramshill Road, Scarborough, 2pm. Scarborough Concert Band will perform, and tickets are available to purchase on the door. 15th December CHRISTMAS CONCERT, Lisvane Hall, Scarborough College, Filey Road, Scarborough, 7.30pm. The Scarborough Electronic Organ Society will perform. Visit www.scarborough-electronic-os.co.uk or call 01723 369862.
EVERY SUNDAY AND BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY LEBBERSTON MARKET AND CAR BOOT SALE, field opposite the Jet Service Station on the A165, 8am-5pm. Sellers arrive from 6.30am, weather dependent. Call 01964 529239.
25th December CHRISTMAS DRINKS, The Mayfield Hotel, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 11am2pm. The bar will be open to welcome you for Christmas drinks. Call 01723 862029.
EVERY TUESDAY TEA DANCES WITH RAY KIRK, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 1-3.30pm. Put on your dancing shoes and dance the afternoon away! Visit www.whitbypavilion. co.uk or call 01947 458899.
1st-31st December WW1 DISPLAY CHRISTMAS AT WAR, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey. Call 0845 0349513. Until 23rd December Christmas Opening, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 11am-5pm. While the house itself is decorated beautifully with products from the award-winning gardens, the Home and Garden Shop and Gift Shop will stock exciting and unusual Christmas presents. Visit www.burtonagnes.com or call 01262 490324.
26th December BOXING DAY RAFT RACE, Scarborough Harbour, Sandside, Scarborough, 12.30pm. The annual festivities, organised by the Sub Aqua Club, will feature teams in fancy dress that will take part in the race in their homemade rafts. 26th December BOXING DAY FAMILY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, The Mayfield Hotel, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 2-5pm & 6-11pm. Local magician Uncle Brian will host a family afternoon of balloon modelling and magic, followed by a disco of entertainment and karaoke. Call 01723 862029. 31st December NEW YEAR’S EVE, The Mayfield Hotel, Main Street, Seamer, Scarborough, 8pm. Live band Cooler on the Coast will play at this free event, followed by music from Spectrum Disco. Call 01723 862029.
FURTHER AFIELD EVERY DAY WOLDGATE TREKKING CENTRE, Woldgate, Bridlington. There are excellent horse and pony treks, suitable for both beginners and advanced riders, as well as Saturday morning club fun days for children. All treks are escorted by experienced riders, and nervous beginners may be led if desired. Visit www.woldgatetrekking.co.uk or call 01262 673086.
EVERY WEDNESDAY LOOM BAND CLUB, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 4.30-6.30pm. Call 0845 0349513. STORYTIME FOR UNDER fiveS, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 2.2.30pm. Term time only. Call 0845 0349513. HOMEWORK CLUB FOR AGES 7-12, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 3.30-4.15pm. Term time only. Call 0845 0349513. EVERY WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY IT SESSIONS, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 5-7pm Weds; 2.30-5pm Fri; 10am-1pm Sat. Call 0845 0349513. EVERY THURSDAY KNIT AND NATTER, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 1-3pm. Call 0845 0349513.
Until 22nd December Christmas Craft Days, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 1.30-4pm. View the Hall gloriously decorated for Christmas then join Head Guide Pauline Waslin, who will demonstrate making the crafts that you see at Christmastime. Visit www. burtonagnes.com or call 01262 490324. 30th November CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Driffield School, Manorfield Road, Driffield, 10am-3.30pm. The 22nd annual fair, the largest in the East Riding, will feature over 80 exhibitors. Free parking, and refreshments throughout the day, are available, Call 01377 254172. 30th November, 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st December SANTA SPECIALS, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The Santa Express shuttle service will depart from Pickering, Grosmont or Whitby stations, embarking on a magical adventure to meet Santa in his grotto on board the train. Children will receive a present, everyone will get a mince pie, and there’ll be warming hot drinks – and a complimentary alcoholic drink for the grown-ups. There’ll also be special evening trains on 5th, 12th and 19th December. Visit www.nymr.co.uk or call 01751 472508.
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30th November CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, Driffield School, Manorfield Road, Driffield, 10am-3.30pm. The 22nd annual fair, the largest in the East Riding, will feature over 80 exhibitors. Free parking, and refreshments throughout the day, are available, Call 01377 254172. 2nd, 9th & 16th December ROLLER DISCO AT THE SPA, Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington. Get your skates on and let the good times roll! Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 4th December TWILIGHT EVENING, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 5-9pm. See the Hall and its magnificent Christmas decorations spectacularly lit at night. The Hall’s topiary bushes will be strewn with Christmas lights, the roaring fire in the Great Hall will glow warmly and there will be twinkling lights around every corner. The Great Hall there will also boast an extravagantly decked Christmas tree, and the Driffield Middle 8 Singers will perform festive carols in the courtyard for all to enjoy, while the Courtyard Cafe will offer festive fare. Visit www.burtonagnes.com or call 01262 490324.
6th, 13th & 20th December AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 2.30pm. Children will be greeted by Mrs Claus in the Great Hall before being guided through the Hall to meet Jingles the Magic Elf, who will perform his thrilling Christmas magic. Father Christmas will then greet the children and each child will be presented with a special Christmas gift. Visit www. burtonagnes.com or call 01262 490324.
7th & 14th December INDOOR CAR BOOT, Whitby Spa Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 10.30am-3.30pm. Sell your unwanted items or hunt down a bargain whatever the weather! Visit www. whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.
6th December FLOTSAM AND JETSAM CRAFT DROP-IN, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 10am12noon. Call 0845 0349513. 6th December TABLE TOP SALE, Brandesburton Parish Hall, 10.30am-1.30pm. Six tables are provided at £6 each – see what bargains you can find! Email brandesphall@ cdaglish.karoo.co.uk DRIFFIELD FARMERS MARKET, Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, 9am-1pm. Offering authentic local produce from the East Riding of Yorkshire, this excellent market allows shoppers to enjoy lower prices and the chance to speak directly with producers. Visit www.driffieldshow.co.uk
5th-7th December CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND FOOD FAIR, Sledmere Home Farm, Sledmere, Driffield, 9.30am-4pm. Browse over 100 craft, gift and food stalls, tractor and trailer rides to the Deer Park on Saturday and Sunday, and visit Father Christmas! Visit www. sledmerehouse.com or call 01377 236637. 5th-7th December ROBIN HOOD’S BAY VICTORIAN WEEKEND, Robin Hood’s Bay. The 21st annual Victorian Weekend will feature a whole host of historical fun, including a magic lantern show, guided walks, games in the dock, carol singing and beach welly wanging, as well as street entertainment and even a visit from Father Christmas himself. Visit www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/whats-on
CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 7.30pm. Enjoy a delicious two course cavery plus great entertainment with music throughout the evening from Damien Rhodes and Christmas fun, games and dancing with DJ Dave Marshall – one of Whitby’s favourites! Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899. 16th December MACULAR SOCIETY MEETING, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 11am-1pm. Call 0845 0349513.
7th December OPEN MIC, Whitby Spa Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 1-3pm. Musicport and Whitby Pavilion team up to host this lunchtime open mic session, plus a ukulele workshop with Roger Sutcliffe from 12noon-1pm and guitar workshop with Paul Whittaker from 3.30-4.30pm. Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.
CHRISTMAS TEA DANCE WITH RAY KIRK, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 12noon. Celebrate the festive season and round off another year of dancing with this hugely popular Christmas tea dance. Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899. 17th December LAST TRADING DAY FOR CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey. Call 0845 0349513. 18th December U3A READING GROUP, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 5.15-6.30pm. Call 0845 0349513. 21st December SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY, Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, 2.30pm. Dave Marshall brings a Christmas disco to Whitby Pavilion in the hope that a special guest might drop in with some presents. This is a great afternoon for all the family, young and old at a great price with games, songs and competitions. Visit www. whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899.
THE PRESIDENT’S BALL, Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, 7pm. The Driffield Agricultural Society and The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution would like to invite you to The President’s Ball! The event will include a drinks reception, three course meal, and live music from local band The Retrofits followed by a disco and silent auction. To book your place please call Matt on 01377 257 494.
10th December CHRISTMAS FAIR, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 10am-7pm. Call 0845 0349513. 11th December CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE YEARS, Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield, 2pm. The head guide will give an insightful talk on the history of Christmas at Burton Agnes Hall. Visit www.burtonagnes.com or call 01262 490324. 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th December SPA CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHTS, Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, 7.30pm. Celebrate Christmas in style at The Spa Bridlington and make your Christmas party a night to remember! Call 01262 678258 or visit www.thespabridlington.com 12th December READING GROUP, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 5-7pm. Call 0845 0349513. 13th December FRIENDS OF FILEY LIBRARY COFFEE MORNING AND RAFFLE, Filey Library, Station Avenue, Filey, 10am-12noon. Call 0845 0349513.
22nd December CHRISTMAS FARMERS MARKET, Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, 2-6pm. Get your Christmas treats directly from the producer. Visit www.driffieldshow. co.uk or call 01377 257494. 31st December 80S MANIA – NEW YEAR’S EVE, Bridlington Spa, South Marine Drive, Bridlington, 8pm. It’s time to dig out your 80s clothes and party! Europe’s official 1980s multi-tribute concert features 25 chart topping pop icons authentically recreated with live band and awesome dancers. Enjoy the sounds of Madness, Duran Duran, Bananarama, Kim Wilde, Madonna and many more. Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258.
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6th December A WEE KEN TO REMEMBER, 7.30pm. Versatile singer/organist John Shuttleworth wants to share fond memories of his favourite past weekends. However, a typo on the poster means John is obliged to spend the evening paying homage to his next-door neighbour and sole agent - the diminutive Ken Worthington. He'll probably end up doing both!
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9th December JOHN (LIVE). Internationally renowned DV8 Physical Theatre bring their powerful new production to the National Theatre. Contains adult themes, strong language and nudity. Suitable for 18yrs+.
Scarborough Spa
Visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk or call 01723 821888. EVERY SATURDAY LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB, 7pm. The ideal night out for your family celebration or just to get together with a group of mates for a laugh at the weekend. 2nd December CHRISTMAS CROONERS, 7.30pm. Returning to theatres with a brand new show, now in its tenth record breaking year, “Christmas Crooners” is jam packed with festive favourites, and the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. 6th December THE FESTIVE SPECTACULAR, 7.30pm. BBC Look North’s Harry Gration returns to The Spa to compere this year’s charity carol concert ‘The Festive Spectacular’. This year’s line-up features performances from The United Schools Choir, Mini Manhattan Voices, Celebration Brass and clarinettist Andrew Piper. 11th December – 1st January SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS. Mirror mirror on the wall this is the best panto of them all! The Spa's Christmas Season will sparkle like never before as Tony Peers productions return to present the magical tale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 12th – 13th December WINTER WONDERLAND MASQUERADE BALL, 7pm. Set in a snowy Winter Wonderland, complete with a choice menu, fabulous entertainment and your own party mask included, the ball is set to be the event of the year!
24th December MAGIC MIKE’S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, 6pm. Magic Mike returns for his annual Christmas Special with a brand new show full of festive magic to entertain the whole family. 31st December NEW YEAR’S EVE MASQUERADE DINNER, 7pm. Set in a snowy winter wonderland, complete with a choice menu, fabulous entertainment and your own party mask included, the ball is the only way to see in the New Year. 31st December ELVIS: New Year’s Eve 2014, 8pm. Enjoy one of the country's most natural Elvis impersonators, Tony Skingle, performing all your favourite songs the way Elvis intended!
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Visit www.sjt.uk.com or call 01723 370540. 1st December – 3rd January ALADDIN. Come with Aladdin and Princess Badroulbadour on a whirlwind adventure as Andrew Pollard’s family Christmas fantasy delivers a modern twist on a traditional tale. 3rd December BENYOUNES QUARTET, 7.30pm. These brilliant young players present three captivating quartets. Prize-winners at the 1st International Sandor Vegh String Quartet Competition in Budapest, they are gaining a reputation as one of the most engaging, dynamic and successful young quartets to have emerged in the UK in recent years.
Scarborough YMCA Theatre
Visit www.scarborough.ymca.org.uk/theatreshows or call 01723 506750. EVERY SATURDAY Classes take place throughout the day for all ages that aim to encourage selfconfidence through learning new skills. Children between the ages of two and five can enjoy fun songs and games from 10-10.45am; five- to eight-year-olds can learn about musical theatre through song, drama and movement from 11am-12noon; children from nine to 12 can explore drama techniques from 12.30-2.30pm; and ages 13 and over can enjoy developing their experiences from 2.30-4.30pm, with the chance to perform in shows as a group or soloist. 5th-7th December CHRISTMAS CRACKER 2014, 7.30pm Fri & Sat; 2pm Sun. Lots of festive fun! 8th-9th December ROCKIN’ CAROLS 2014, 7.30pm. Carols old and new, with a live band and a dash of theatre and dance! 26th December – 3rd January ROBIN HOOD, 2pm & 7.30pm (26th and 28th 2pm only; no performances on 31st December and 1st January). A traditional family pantomime for all to enjoy!
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The Spa Bridlington
Visit www.thespabridlington.com or call 01262 678258. 2nd December ONLY MEN ALOUD – WE NEED A LITTLE CHRISTMAS, 7.30pm. This year, with songs from Hollywood and Broadway, the Welsh choral phenomenon will add some sparkle to your Christmas with their unique take on music from movies and musicals.
13th December SCARBOROUGH AREA MUSIC CENTRE GALA CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 7pm. There will be 11 different ensembles playing in this concert, ranging from symphony orchestras to concert bands, jazz bands, guitar groups and a clarinet choir with children aged between six and 19. 18th December ABBA MANIA – CHRISTMAS SPECIAL!, 7.30pm. Let ABBA MANIA capture your festive spirit with this special Christmas version of their West End hit show! Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including; ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, plus all the classic Christmas hits; ‘Silent Night’, ‘Merry Christmas Everyone’, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ and many more…
20th December THE LITTLE ALIEN WHO ATE CHRISTMAS, 10.30am. It’s nearly Christmas Day. Joey Perkins and his annoying little sister Janey are as giddy as goats. Until, that is, they discover something rather unusual has crash landed in their living room! Help Joey and Janey save Christmas Day. Plenty of joining in, puzzle solving, singing and dancing and maybe a visit from a special guest…
5th December HOLLY AT CHRISTMAS – BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS, 7.30pm. The Christmas favourites Buddy Holly and the Cricketers are back. From Barking to Bangkok, from Swindon to Sweden, from Cardiff to the Caribbean, they have been delighting audiences for over 20 years and Scarborough is no exception. It’s time to go and join in the fun!
3rd December GERVAISE PHINN, 7.30pm. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.
5th December PAUL HOLLYWOOD – GET YOUR BAKE ON! TOUR, 8pm. Get Your Bake On! will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking. 11th December - 1st January (not 15th or 25th December) SLEEPING BEAUTY WITH RUSTIE LEE, various times. Much-loved TV cook and personality Rustie Lee, well known for her infectious laughter and effervescent personality, will be whipping up pantomime magic and sparkle as the enchanting Lilac Fairy 15th December LIONS’ CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT, 7pm. This popular annual free concert is staged by Bridlington Lions Club as a thank you to the people of Bridlington for supporting the Lions throughout the year.
Whitby Pavilion
Visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk or call 01947 458899. 3rd December CHRISTMAS CROONERS, 7.30pm. Returning to theatres with a brand new show, now in its tenth record breaking year, the show is jam packed with festive favourites, and the Christmas hits of Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. 6th December WHITBY MUSIC CENTRE 18TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT, 7pm. Past and present members of the Whitby Music Centre, together with ensemble leaders, join together in an evening’s celebration of the Centre's coming of age! 10th-13th December JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, 7.30pm (also 2.30pm Sat). The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colours comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable presented by Whitby Area Musical Theatre Company’s newly formed Youth Group.
Review
Scarborough Review, December - Issue 16 - 43
Jimmy Beadle
Boro V Radcliffe
A Turbulent Month NOVEMBER has been a turbulent month for Scarborough Athletic, following the departure of first-team manager Rudy Funk for non-footballing reasons after the 3-0 defeat against Harrogate Railway in early November. After joining the club in April 2011, Rudy led Boro to promotion from the NCEL Premier Division into the Evo-Stik South in the 2012-13 season. His passion and commitment to Scarborough Athletic was second to none, and he was a firm fan’s favourite with the Boro supporters during his time at the club. Assistant duo Bryan Hughes and Paul Foot were quickly appointed as interim joint-managers until January and have taken charge for the league games against Northwich Victoria and Radcliffe Borough and the abandoned game against Bamber Bridge. The new management team have freshened up the squad since their appointment, bringing in striker Alex Peterson on loan from Doncaster Rovers, defenders Dean Lisles from North Ferriby United and Steve Gardner from Frickley, plus goalkeeper Joe Cracknell has joined the club on loan from Hull City. There have also been a couple of players leaving the club, with defender Steve Burton and goalkeeper Jason White moving on. The first game for Hughes and Foot was against high-flying Northwich Victoria, and despite the 2-1 defeat the manner of the Boro performance was much improved from recent weeks. Gary Bradshaw gave Athletic the lead as he curled a free-kick into the bottom corner in the fourth minute of the game. Under-19 player Jamie Stewart was
called up the day before the game and found himself making his Boro debut within the first ten minutes after a nasty injury to new signing Gardner that looks set to keep him on the sidelines for a long period. The young right-back grew in confidence as the game went on, but he could do nothing as first Godwin Abadaki and then Bohan Dixon gave Northwich a comeback victory in the second-half. Despite this setback, Boro bounced back with a 3-0 victory over Radcliffe Borough on the road. Gary Bradshaw opened the scoring again for Boro, but this time Athletic continued to pressure the home defence, leading to a second goal as Matty Plummer looped home from the edge of the area. A second-half strike from Ryan Blott sealed all three points for the Seadogs and sent the travelling faithful home in good spirits. Hughes and Foot have pledged to give the club’s up and coming players from the under-19s a chance to impress in the first team in the future. Last week the pair held a practice game between the first team and under-19s, with the senior side running out 3-1 winners. But the U19s, made up of local players from the Scarborough area, held their own and got on the score sheet thanks to a composed finish from Josh Venner. Last weekend Boro took on Bamber Bridge at Queensgate, but the game was abandoned after just 31 minutes, following a serious knee injury to midfielder Chris Bolder. The early signs are that the 32-year-old has suffered a dislocated knee, but he is awaiting an MRI scan to discover if there has been any further damage.
December Boro Fixtures 06/12/14 Kendal Town (H) 3pm KO 13/12/14 Lancaster City (A) 3pm KO 20/12/14 Mossley (H) 3pm KO 26/12/14 Darlington 1883 (A) 3pm KO 28/12/14 Clitheroe (A) 3pm KO
Jimmy Beadle
Youth is top at Scarborough Athletic Football by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
Below the senior side at Scarborough Athletic, the youth set up for players from U12 to U19 level are all showing signs of progress after two months of games. The under-12s, managed by Sean Leighton and Steven Boynton, currently sit top of the league after an impressive five wins from five games. The Boro youngsters have scored goals galore so far, standing out with their brilliant attacking play and clinical finishing, whilst also keeping things tight at the back. Striker Luke Rees has been in prolific form in front of goal, well supported by Max McNiven, with Harrie Leighton and Owen Ellis marshalling the defence. In goal, keepers Jay Halton and Ben Chamberlain have thwarted the opposition with some crucial saves.
Another side who have started the season in good form are the under-13s, who are third in the league. Garry McGrath’s side have also made progress in the HBSFL Knock-Out Cup competition, currently through to the quarter-finals against Driffield Pumas. George Walmsley has got goals up front, with impressive performances also coming from captain Brad Smith and Jaydan Hindle.
Scarborough Youth Team u13s The under-14s, managed by Nigel Carson, Mark Priestley and Dave Forbes have had a tough start in a strong league, but they have shown signs in recent weeks that they can turn around their recent form. New signing Louie Murray has been outstanding since joining the club at the start of the season, whilst James Skelton’s pace has caused problems for opposition defenders and Chris Pearson scoring with some great strikes.
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Shaun Welburn’s Under-16 side are fourth in the table after four wins and just one defeat so far in the league. Captain Joe Dunnett has led the way with some tough tackling and incisive passing, with Ryan Megginson impressing at the back. One of the keepers from the U16s, Lewis Maw, was recently called up to cover for the Under-19s in a training game against the first team, and didn’t look out of place with an assured display. They suffered disappointment recently in the Knock-out cup, letting a first-half lead slip to lose 3-1 to City of Hull AFC, but the signs are that they will be up there at the end of the league campaign.
Scarborough Youth Team u16s Steve Roberts has taken the Under-19s over this season, and has led his side to wins over Harrogate Town and Pickering Town. They recently took on the first team at a training game, losing 3-1, but they matched the first team for long periods. A cool Josh Venner strike helped the U19s settle in the game and they left the pitch with their heads held high in a composed display. Jackson Jowett has impressed in midfield with goalkeeper Rory Skelton pulling off a number of key saves to help Boro to fourth place in the league table at the moment.
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Scarborough Archers members get ready for a session
Scarborough Sports Barrowcliff under-10s back from left, Pat Lammy, Tony Walker, Matt Hemming (all coaches), parents Jason & Amanda Dodds, middle row, Charlie Koppit and Alfie Naylor, front from left, Rio Davies, Marcus Lammy, Jason Dodds jnr and Lily Neal.
Barrowcliff junior team hoping to sport some new additions
Football words & photo by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
SCARBOROUGH Sports Barrowcliff under-10s are looking to add to their squad as they bid to progress in the Scarborough & District Minor League. The team train every Saturday morning at Gallows Close and are in their second campaign. Coach Tony Walker said: “We have seven or eight every week but we definitely would like some more players. The youngsters play two games on a Sunday which is seven-a-side, so if we had more players it would be better, as
they would not get so tired. “We are a very friendly club who train on what is now a very well looked after facility at Gallows Close, and we also play our home games there. “Any youngsters interested should come along to training on a Saturday from 10.30am to 12noon. “Hopefully we can attract a few more numbers and progress up through the age groups in the Scarborough & District League.” n For further information on the team ring Tony on 01723 582867.
West hoping to ride high on cup away-day trip Football by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
WEST Riding FC are on their travels and inviting you to go along with them for the journey. The Scarborough & District Scarborough News Sunday League second division outfit have been drawn away from home at Riverside FC in the quarter-finals of the North Riding FA County Challenge Cup on 7 Sunday December. People will be asked to meet at Hickory's, 34 Newborough, Scarborough from 7am, with the diner opening early especially. There will then be a 49-seater bus heading to Riverside, near Sunderland, for the game
Archery club still aiming high after 80 years Words & pictures by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
SCARBOROUGH Archers have been making their mark in the town for a staggering 80 years. The club was founded in 1934 at the site of the Rowntrees Cafe in Scarborough's Old Town, and in the years since has had many shooting venues including Raincliffe School and McCain Sports Field, to name just a few. Scarborough Archers currently take residency at Seamer Sports Association but have now managed to acquire their very own plot of land on Osgodby Lane to build a permanent home in 2015. Chairman John Naylor said: “To think that the club was formed 80 years ago is pretty special, and it has certainly stood the test of time. “I am proud to be a long line of chairmen who have managed to keep this unique sport going in our town and hopefully it will be around for many more
years to come.” The club currently have over 50 members with ages ranging from 10 to over 70. The longest serving member, Roger Greaves, has been a member for 45 years, and was this year presented with the Yorkshire Award for his dedicated input to the club. Roger said: “It is a fantastic club and I have been part of it for a very long time. It has been a huge part of my life and I still enjoy it as much now as I did when I started out.” The club run beginners classes from April to October where pupils are taught the basic principles of archery and safety by club coaches, and many of these go on to join the club. They also hold come and try sessions, where non-members can try the ancient sport. John added: “Once we are up and running at Osgodby Lane, we will increase our activities and hope to encourage more local people in the area to
Club stalwart Roger Greaves come along and see what we are about.” Members enjoy shooting in club competitions as well as open tournaments further afield. Most members shoot the Olympic recurve bow and the club also has a thriving longbow section. As well as shooting in competitions, members take part in many other activities such as bow string making classes and social and fundraising events. The club also cater for less able bodied members and the shooting area is also wheelchair friendly.
n For further details visit: www.scarborougharchers.org.uk
Philip makes his mark in Newcastle Marathon
before a return via several pubs on the way back. West Riding boss James Prethero said: “It is great to get into the quarterfinals of this competition and we wanted to take as many supporters along with us, because it is going to be a tough away match.
“We also thought with Christmas coming up it was a chance to do a bit of bonding and also to make a day of it.” n Anyone interested in booking a place (costing no more than £10) on the bus should contact James on 07815305946.
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SCARBOROUGH Athletic Club's Philip Markham became the latest member of the club to take on the 26.2 mile Marathon challenge in the Newcastle Town Moor Marathon. With wet and windy conditions to contend with, Markham started his first ever marathon at a steady pace and completed the course in 3rd position in category, in a time of 3 hours 23 minutes, which is the 3rd fastest time to be achieved by a male Scarborough runner this year. After the race Philip commented: "I'd prepared well and was determined not to go out too fast at the start. By midway point I felt really strong, so decided to push for a good time in the latter stage of the race". Markham, who has had a fantastic 2014 season, gaining ten personal best times from 10K to marathon distance throughout the year, added: "It's been a great first marathon for me and I have already got a Manchester Marathon place for next April, so fingers crossed for an even faster time."
Philip Markham
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Spotlight on: Roscoe’s Bar FC
Roscoe’s Bar FC back from left, Matthew Wignall, Oli Morfitt, Carl Hepples, Nathan Spink, George Allen, Matty Rowley, Mark Kenyon, John Butcher, Lee Paterson (manager) and Graeme Farrah, front from left, Liam Rowley, Harry Harman, Tom Allen, Martin Hadrick (captain), Dan Parker, Scott Newland and Sean Rowley. (Missing from picture: Arran Scott, Gary Hepples, Jack Worthy and Tony Rowley}.
Roscoe’s setting the bar high in Sunday football league Football by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk
ROSCOE'S Bar FC are really starting to make their mark in the second division of the Scarborough & District Scarborough News Sunday League. The team, managed by Lee Paterson, have brought together a solid blend of youth and experience and had a strong first half of the season. Paterson said: “We have had a great start to this season and after a tough campaign last year we have learnt a lot. “We have brought a lot of young players in but we have a good balance now of age and experience, and with eight players 20 or under we have a bright future. We are on a great run of games at the moment and we have a great team spirit, we have nine family members in our squad, so we are a tight knit group.” The team are also grateful to the support they receive from the Roscoe Street establishment. Paterson added: “We would like to take this chance to thank Adam Jowett and Roscoe's Bar for all their help with the team, sponsoring our kits, and welcoming us. “Also massive thanks to Jane Rowley for helping out with the everyday running of the club. “Hopefully we can push on and try and get promotion to the top flight although we know it will be tough. I am sure everyone at the club is pulling in the same direction though and we are enjoying our football too.”
GEORGE ALLEN - GOALKEEPER George is a great young keeper, at just 18 he is only going to get better and better! Loves getting dirty.
ANDREW ROWLEY - DEFENDER Never met anybody with as much desire to win, and Roo, always give it his all and is organised, helps the younger players with his experience.
DAVID PICKARD - GOALKEEPER Dave shares the goalkeeper jersey with George, experienced and has solid hands!
SEAN ROWLEY - MIDFIELDER Vice-Captain, another young lad who is solid, can pass, tackle, shoot, top player!
LIAM ROWLEY - FULL BACK 17 years old and already one of the first names on the team sheet! Great in the air and as strong as anyone in the tackle. Loves going forward!
MATTY ROWLEY - MIDFIELDER Keeps the ball very well and and can hit a ball, scored a few goals this season, Wears a headband!
PLAYER PRoFILES:
SCOTT NEWLAND - CENTRE BACK Old fashioned defender, all passion and desire, wins everything in the air!
MARK KENYON - MIDFIELD/FORWARD Veteran of the team, still one of the fittest and is very tricky and strong, enjoying his new role up front.
Liam Rowley loads up a throw-in for Roscoe’s Bar FC GARY HEPPLES - MIDFIELD/FORWARD Great quality, can do everything, great engine on him and scores his fair share of goals. CARL HEPPLES - FORWARD Technically brilliant, scores a lot of goals and works hard for the team! This season he has scored more than two goals a game GRAEME FARRAH - WINGER/FORWARD Faz is very quick, tricky, leathal strike, been injured a bit this season, he's our Darren Anderton. DAN PARKER - WINGER Dan joined us at the end of last season and has been brilliant for us, scores crucial goals, quick, gets up and down, great lad. OLI MORFITT - MIDFIELDER Joined this year, never seen a footballer as quick, very tricky, scores goals, set piece specialist! NATHAN SPINK - MIDFIELDER Manager's player of the season last year, turns up every week, give his all, and always willing to help out the team. MATTY WIGNALL- WINGER Wiggy is quick, strong good player and never complains, always give his all. HARRY HARMAN - WINGER Only 16-yearsold, very quick, can cross a ball and willing to work hard for his chance. ARRAN SCOTT - WINGER Quick, tricky, loves to beat his man, defenders nightmare!
JACK WORTHY - CENTRE BACK 6 ft 5 and 15 stone, only 20-years-old and just converted to centre back this year, already looking the part. MARTIN HADRICK - CENTRE BACK/CENTRE MIDFIELD Club Captain, always leads by example, great on the ball, strong and great in the air! JOHN BuTCHER - FULL BACK Re-joined us this year after injury, loves a 50/50 tackle and gives 100 per cent always TOM ALLEN - FULL BACK/MIDFIELDER His first year with us at Roscoe's, always gives 100 per cent and is willing to play anyway for the team. Takes a mean penalty TONY ROWLEY - FULL BACK Been with us a long time, experienced, very quick and keeps the ball well.
Mark Kenyon in action for Roscoe’s during their 2-2 draw with Scarborough Sports Barrowcliff
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Liverpool fan Mark makes special trip to the Santiago Bernabeau FAN SPOTLIGHT
Liverpool Supporter, Mark Simpson takes a special trip...
by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk I HAVE been a Liverpool fan for a long time now, being a Yorkshire man, few people are surprised when I let them know of my passion for Liverpool FC, however from the moment I took an interest in football, it was always Liverpool for me. The 1994 World Cup was my first football memory, I can remember the final. I remember Dino Baggio putting his penalty over the bar and seeing Brazil lift the World Cup in USA. I’m from a small village on the outskirts of Scarborough, and after watching the games of football in the summer of 1994, my brother and I would go and kick a ball around in our fields. Sometimes we would be joined by two brothers from a house down the road, and we would compete in a mini world cup of our own. My Dad was and still is a typical northern farmer, he never really took to a football team. My Grandad however was born in Middlesbrough, and was a fan of their team. He could of tried to explain to me at the time who they were, but he would of fallen on death ear when trying to get me passionate about a team that wasn’t going to be on Match of The Day every Saturday night.
Mark inside the famous Santiago Bernabeau
So, instead he would show me videos of Liverpool FC. I would watch them on Match Of The Day, I would look out for their results, and thanks to my Grandad, he would take me to my first ever football game at Anfield with my cousin in 1995 against Derby County. We all sat in the Kop, we all sang songs, we watched them win 4-0. From then I was hooked! I’ve been very lucky to watch some of the best football players the club has ever seen. I’m too young to of seen Dalglish, Hunt etc.. However, I’ve seen Rush, Fowler, Gerrard, Torres, Alonso, and Barnes all live. All of them were amazing to watch, especially someone like Steven Gerrard. My favourite player though was Luis Suarez. It’s not many times you can walk up to a stadium looking forward to just seeing what one person would do over 90 minutes. Suarez though was that guy. He was worth the £40 - £50 alone. He is a bot of a mad genius, and I’m very lucky to say that one of the three best players of the last 18 months in world football has played at Anfield and played for my team. We missing him this season!
The home of Real Madrid I was at Wembley in 2012 when Liverpool beat Cardiff to win the league cup. My favourite overall game? For a Liverpool fan of my generation, there is only one game right? Istanbul 2005, 10 years ago this coming May. I don’t think in my lifetime I will see a better Champions League final. I recently ticked off a notch on my bucket list. I have always wanted to go to a European Away Game with Liverpool FC, and recently I was lucky enough to go to Madrid and to the Santiago Bernabeau to watch Liverpool take on the current European champions, Real Madrid. It was a great experience, from going on the stadium tour on the Tuesday morning and sitting in the dugouts, to going to the centre square and watching thousands of Liverpool fans take over. There was five of us from Scarborough who went over, and all of us had an amazing time. I got back into Scarborough early Thursday morning with a sore head and some great memories. If I ever get permission from the wife, I will definitely go again.
Five-a-side football Bangladeshi style Words and photo by Dave Barry Staff from Indian restaurants drop their rivalry and let off steam with five-a-side football at the Sports Centre on Sunday afternoons. Although they work at Scarborough’s Indian restaurants, they are mostly Bangladeshi. The restaurants represented at last weekend’s match were from Eastern Paradise in St Helen’s Square, Tandoori Nights and Tikka Tikka in Castle Road, Royal Tandoori in Queen Street – all in Scarborough – plus Passage to India in Whitby. The players. (To order this photo, please ring 353597)
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Potting their way to latter stages of new pool competition
Scarborough RuFC coach Lee Douglas (centre)
Scarborough end November with double victory boost Words & picture by Andy Standing
Gary Nicholson has qualified for the main knockout stages of the Castle Sports Invitational Blackball Singles League
Words & picture by Pete Spence pete@thescarboroughreview.co.uk WITH the league stages fast coming to and end for the Castle Sports Invitational Blackball Singles League there are 14 players so far guaranteed to qualify for the main knockout stages. They are: Paul Brown, Jamie Tyler, David Dixon, Darren Allison, Gary Nicholson, Steve Marflitt, Lee Howard, Alio Berridge, Dion Moulding, Jason Allen, Gary Tilbury, Lee Peasegood, Danny Tyler and Steve Goulding. For the remaining two places it could be any two from five players, Andy Davis
(P13 pts22), Dean White (P13 pts25), Steve Wrigley (P12 pts23), Sean Buckross (P12 pts21) and Richard Mileham (P14 pts24) all battling for the last two spots. Organiser Dion Moulding said: “What an exciting finish to what has been a high quality league, and played with great sportsmanship throughout. Good luck to everyone in the knockout stages.” The draw for the knockout. stages will take place at Castle Sports Club on Wednesday December 3 at 6pm with everyone welcome to attend.
SCARBOROUGH finished November on a high with victories against North Ribblesdale and Old Brodleians after a run of four straight defeats, a series of poor results which saw them dragged towards the foot of the table. Coach Lee Douglas will be a frustrated man as his side threw away winning positions late in the game against Hullensians, Middlesbrough and league leaders Doncaster Phoenix. Local rivals Malton & Norton being the only side to comprehensively outplay the Silver Royd outfit. December should see Scarborough cement their place in the top half of Yorkshire 1. Pontefract are the next
visitors to Silver Royd, they lie 11th in the league having lost all six away fixtures. Visits to Heath and the improving Wath upon Dearne complete the league action before the final game of the years, a home tie against Bridlington in the quarter finals of the Yorkshire Shield. At a time when the abuse of football referees has dominated the local sporting headlines, you can’t help feeling that football should take a leaf out of rugby’s book. Winger Harry Dommet has picked up a seven game ban for laughing at the referee after being shown a yellow card. Whilst the punishment seems very harsh I’m sure it will serve as a powerful deterrent.
FRom ThE SIDELInES A Review of the Local Soccer Scene with Steve Adamson
PIER WIN TOP OF TABLE CLASH
West Pier earned a crucial 3-2 win against fellow title challengers on Edgehill, to reinforce top spot in the Scarborough News District League first division. Both sides had an identical record of six wins from six games, but Pier earned the points thanks to strikes by Ali Caw and brothers Neil and Gary Thomas, and they followed up with a thumping 11-0 trouncing of understrength Ayton, in which both Gary Thomas and Luke Delve struck hat tricks. Reigning champions Newland Park won 9-1 at Sleights, with Danny Jenkinson scoring four, and Westover Wasps also had a four-goal hero in Luke Jones, as they won 5-2 at Seamer Sports. United Sports came from 3-1 down to beat Ayton 5-4, and Filey Town got their title challenge going with successive wins, beating Ryedale Sports 4-0 and Whitby Fishermen 4-2, with goals from James Pinder 2, Cameron Dobson and Gary Wardell(pen). West Pier are currently top of the table with a maximum 24 points from 8 games, five points clear of both Filey and Westover. In the second division Whitby Rugby Club went top after thrashing West Pier Res 12-1, but 2nd placed Filey Town Res still have a 100% record after seven straight wins, the most recent being a 4-1 success over Scalby, with Tom Scales scoring twice. Josh Venner struck five times as Cayton Corinthians beat Snainton 7-0, and Duchess were 6-2 winners against struggling Rosette, with goals from Tim Jackson 2, Adam North, Gary Maw, Tom Hicks and Luke Midgley. Seamer Sports Res are still setting the pace in division three, with nine straight wins. Chris Tate scored four in a 14-0 trouncing of Commercial, and Gaz Walters, Matty Drury and Gareth Sygrove netted in a 3-0 defeat of Sherburn. Falsgrave Athletic are 2nd in the table after
Mikey Anderson and Zak Hansen both scored twice in a 6-3 defeat of Sherburn, while Craig Furnell, Janne Oinas and Nick Turley scored to earn 3rd-placed Scalby Res a 3-1 win at Sleights Res. Holders Filey Town are out of the East Riding Senior Country Cup, after a 3-0 defeat at Riccall United, but in the North Riding Challenge Cup three local teams are through to the last 16. Neil Thomas struck six times as West Pier thrashed Whitby Fishermen 10-2 and Drew McCoubrey scored twice for Newlands Park in a 4-0 win against Lingdale United. Edgehill needed penalties to see off Kader, after a 1-1 draw, but Cayton Corinthians lost 7-3 to Cargo Fleet, and Seamer were beaten 5-2 at Richmond. The third round takes place on Saturday, 6 December, with Newlands away to Richmond Mavericks, Edgehill travelling to Staithes Athletic and West Pier away to Lealholm. In the Scarborough FA Junior Cup third round, Filey Town Res beat last season’s runners-up Wombleton Wanderers 4-3, Mikey Barker scored five as Edgehill Res won 6-1 against Tennyson and Chris Dove was the matchwinner as Newlands Res won 1-0 against Malton & Norton Res to book their place in the quarter-finals. In the first round of the District Cup, Cameron Dobson scored 7 as Filey Town trounced local rivals Hunmanby United 11-0, Drew McCoubrey 2 and Adam Stride netted as Newlands Park beat Sinnington 3-0 and Sam Mahoney scored twice as third division Tennyson beat top flight Ryedale Sports 4-2. Other winners were Whitby Fishermen who beat Ayton Res 7-3, West Pier, 6-0 winners against Scalby and Kirkbymoorside who beat United Sports 7-0. Both Edgehill (who drew 1-1 with Brooklyn) and Seamer Sports (1-1 v Ayton)
went through after winning a penalty shoot-out. The quarter-finals will be played on Saturday, 20 December and the draw is- Filey Town v Whitby Fishermen, Edgehill v Kirkbymoorside, Tennyson v West Pier and Seamer Sports v Newlands Park.
Trafalgar are top of the Scarborough News Sunday League with Billy Logan scoring four in a 5-1 defeat of 3rd placed Klosters, but Newlands are in close pursuit, both sides boasting 100% records, and Trafalgar play Newlands at Staxton on Sunday, 14 December. Trafalgar Reserves are leading the second division , five points clear of Scarborough Sports Barrowcliff, with West Riding in third place. Mikey Barker and Wayne Shaw both hit hat tricks as Traf Reserves beat Newlands Res 9-3, and Tyson Stubbins scored three for Ayton in an 8-1 win against Alma. In the North Riding Sunday County Cup, Trafalgar won 4-1 away to Village Park Rangers to reach the third round, where they face a tough away trip to Grangetown on 11 January. In the North Riding Sunday Challenge Cup, Newlands beat Layfield Arms from Yarm 7-1, while West Riding won 3-2 against St Mary’s College. The next round is on Sunday, 7 December, with Newlands at home to The Corra FC, and West Riding away to Riverside FC. In the quarter-finals of the Scarborough FA Sunday Cup, Richard Dixon hit a hat trick as It is It is beat Heslerton 7-1, Stu Bates 2 and Stefan Moon netted for Newlands in a 3-1 win over Klosters ,and Cayton won 4-2 at Ayton, with goals from John Best, Scott Davison, Jake McAleese and Simon Stubbs. In the other tie Trafalgar were held to a 5-5 draw by Fylingdales, before winning 6-5 in the penalty shoot-out. Steve Adamson
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GOLFING REVIEW by Derrick Arden
Winter Alliance Golf
Tankards winners Alex Wiggins (L) & Brian Jaques (R) IN recent weeks local clubs have been vying for three alliance titles and it seems that at the end of the first half of the winter season North Cliff are making it difficult for the rest. The latest meeting of the East Riding and District of York Alliance took place at Malton & Norton when neither of the North Cliff pairings, Steve Pybus & Paul Draycott and Fraser Kelley & Dave Butterfield, made it into the better ball prizes but posted good steady scores of 66 & 67 respectively, when their nearest challengers Filey couldn’t match that they increased their lead in the standings to 16 shots, the chasing pack is now headed by Heworth & Hull. On the day local pair Alex Wiggins & Brian Jaques claimed the Tankards on their home course, although their score did not count towards their team total as they were an extra pair. Leading 4BBB Scores:- 64 A.Wiggins (1) & B.Jacques (5) Malton & Norton, D.Tarbotton (2) & B.Rozenbroek (2) Hull, C.Halley* (Scr) & G.Kelly (7) Malton & Norton, S.Jackson (10) & C.Pickles (13) Kirkbymoorisde; 65 M.J.Helyard* (Scr) & M.Helyard (5) Beverley, A.Evans (3) & N.Dyson (4) Fulford, M.Daley* (Scr) & G.Robinson (6) Hainsworth Park, A.Fox (4) & M.Train (11) Hornsea, M.Rozenbroek (9) & G.Nielsen (12) Hull, 66 R.Rawson (1) & S.Bennett (4) Bridlington, P.Lockwood* (Scr) & M.Eddom (9) Hessle, J.Batt (Jun) (6) & A.Wright (9) Heworth, S.Uzzell* (Scr) & S.Middleton (4) Hornsea, G.Thorner(1) & J.Pattenden (5)
Kirkbymoorside, S.Pybus (1) & P.Draycott (5) Scarborough North Cliff, N.Ludwell* (Scr) & G.Emmerson (12) Selby. Hull Daily Mail Championship Bowl (leading positions after Malton & Norton Alliance). 1st Scarborough North Cliff 653; 2nd= Heworth & Hull 669; 4th Fulford 670; 5th Hornsea 672; 6th Filey 673; 7th Hessle 674; 8th Selby 676; 9th Malton & Norton 678; 10th Bridlington (Belvedere) 681, 11th Kirkbymoorside 683, 12th Ganton 686. In the Scarborough & District Alliance Kirkbymoorside greens staff had to pull out all the stops after torrential rain to get their fourth meeting on. On this occasion three pairs posted nett 62’s with Malton & Norton duo Chris Halley & John Preston taking the Tankards by virtue of a back nine of 31, Chris had a great day with 7 birdies. Whitby’s James Jewell & Richard Martin also on 62 claimed second spot with a back nine of 33 to just edge Filey pair Andy Lyth and Eddie Merewether. Driffield completed the prizes with Keith Gray & Dan Hurst 63, just edging out Keiths’ son Ryan Gray and partner Mike Brown on the back nine. After the early starters scores had been returned it appeared that several teams had the opportunity to reel in the leaders North Cliff in the Pennant standings. In particular Filey, who started the day in second place, went off well but didn’t manage to build on their good start. Whitby and South Cliff
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also looked good early on but North Cliff came strong in their middle order. Driffield, who stood fourth, finished strongly and moved up into third in the standings. Malton & Norton had the best team total of the day with counting scores of 62, 65, 65 & 66 = 258 but six teams finished within three shots of that total. At the end of the day Filey remained in second place 19 shots off the lead, Driffield improved to third 25 shots adrift and South Cliff are still thereabouts with a further three shots to make up. Kirkbymoorside had a good day on home turf but remain in eighth place in the table. Better Ball Results; 1st & Tankards Winners C Halley (scr) & J Preston (12) Malton 62, back 9 = 31; 2nd J. Jewell (4) & R. Marshall (10) Whitby 62, back 9 = 33; 3rd A. Lyth & E. Merewether 9 Filey 62 4th K. Gray (2) & D. Hurst 63 back 9 = 63; 5th R. Gray (scr) & M. Brown (14) Driffield 63; Pennant Standings (Kirkbymoorside result in brackets); 1st North Cliff 1325 (261); 2nd Filey 1344 (261); 3rd Driffield 1350 (260); 4th South Cliff 1353 (264); (Jnt) 5th Malton (258) & Whitby 1365 (261); 7th Bridlington 1370 (271); 8th Kirkbymoorside 1376 (260); 9th Flamborough 1443 (281): North Cliff also hold the lead in The Flamborough & District Rabbits Alliance after round three played at Filey. The first three better ball prizes were claimed by North Cliff pairs with the fourth prize was taken by Malton & Norton. The four better ball winning scores were posted by the following players:1st Craig Hewitt & Dave Foster, North Cliff nett 60; 2nd Brian Messruther & Bryan Taylor North Cliff nett 62; 3rd Paul Megginson & Trevor Marshall North Cliff 63; 4th S. Law & L.Towse Malton & Norton nett 64. The team standings now show:-1st North Cliff 783; 2nd South Cliff 808; 3rd Malton and Norton 817; 4th = Whitby & Filey 834: 6th Kirkbymoorside 837; 7th = Driffield & Bridlington Belvedere 846; 9th Bridlington Links 848; 10th Flamborough Head 858. A substantial lead but there is still a long way to go before the seasons end in all three alliances.
NEW!
Alex Belt
Belt heads for Turkey.
De Vere and Snainton Golf Centre Professional Alex Belt will jet off to Turkey shortly for the Titleist sponsored PGA Play-Offs staged at the PGA Sultan course at the Antalya Golf Club starting on 29 November. 28 players have qualified after topping their respective 2014 PGA Regional Order of Merit tables and will now play for prize money totalling £15,000. However, the real carrot for the top three finishers in Antalya will be entry onto the 2015 European Challenge Tour plus invitations to selected main tour events including the PGA Championship at Wentworth. A Challenge Tour card would really provide the icing on the cake for Belt in a year that has been his most successful since turning professional. He has already won both the PGA North Region and Yorkshire Order of Merit Titles, amassing no less than 25 tournament victories. Belt's one disappointment to date in this tremendous season was not to claim his 2015 Challenge Tour status in Egypt recently when, despite being one of only two players in the 50 plus field to produce two sub 70 rounds, his second round lapse that saw him shoot 78 cost him dear. That said there is no gain without pain and if Belt can maintain his best form in Turkey he has already shown that he has the game to move up to the next level.
The winning threesome with their prizes.
Ladies Golf
North Cliff Lady Captain Eleanor Paterson hosted her first competition last week on a beautiful autumn day and the biggest winner on the day was her chosen charity The Stroke Club as the ladies raised £106 for the cause. The competition was somewhat unusual, an Arizona Stableford, played in teams of three with all to count on the par 5s, two to count on par 4s and only the best score on the par 3s, a markers nightmare? The result was decided on a count back after two teams finished with 47 points and Susan Wong, Christine Toulson and Valerie Crosby just had the better of Barbara Brocklehurst, Marion Davison & Maureen Collier on the back nine.
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